Consulting Gaulle Quote by Alistair Horne
““Consulting de Gaulle whether he should be present at the flag-lowering ceremony or not, Fouchet after a pause of several seconds had been told simply: “Je crois que ça serait inutile…””
About This Quote
A French official dismisses the idea of a political figure attending a ceremony as pointless.
In simple terms: A leader says someone’s presence would be useless.
Key Takeaway
Consider the practical impact before attending events.
Themes
politics
ceremonies
efficiency
Mood
analytical
critical
Type
political
pragmatic
When to use this quote
- government meeting
- state funeral
- public event
Key Concepts
decision making
protocol
military ceremony
Questions to Reflect On
- Is presence always unnecessary?
- When does symbolism outweigh practicality?
A Different Perspective
The comment may overlook symbolic importance.
