French Quotes

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French and German illustrate the misleading character of apparent grammatical simplicity just as well. — Edward Sapir
These examples of the lack of simplicity in English and French, all appearances to the contrary, could be multiplied almost without limit and apply to… — Edward Sapir
I remember in 1968 when we were in Cannes, in the festival, and we were supposed to be there 10 days, and the second day… — Milos Forman
Gradually I became aware of details: a company of French soldiers was marching through the streets of the town. They broke formation, and went in… — Ernst Toller
There would probably be less of a frenzy among the French public. — Michel Patini
One of the greatest joys in my life was giving a lecture in French at the College de France. — James Cronin
In addition to the research, I enjoyed learning French and assimilating the culture of another country. — James Cronin
As the winter set in with its customary Canadian severity the real trouble of the French began. They did not suffer from the cold, but… — Harry Johnston
I feel a little schizophrenic because my life is so totally different from here, obviously. And the French values are so different from American values. — Adrian Lyne
And I think you understand a little bit more why she falls for him. In a way, watching the French do anything is a little… — Adrian Lyne
The French were generous in giving us assistance in corps and army artillery, with its personnel, and we were confident from the start of our… — Kelly Miller
A month before the season I stop putting ketchup on my french fries. — Mario Lemieux
The French are endowed with bigger limbs; those of the Spaniards are stronger; they have a very slim waist. The French fight with more ferocity… — Michael Servetus
This country must be governed, and can be governed, simply on questions of policy and administration and the French Canadians who have had any part… — Wilfrid Laurier
Who can doubt that between the English and the French, between the Scotch and the Irish, there are differences of character which have profoundly affected… — Goldwin Smith
I have often said that just as the French revolution, for instance, understood itself through antiquity, I think our time can be understood through the… — Ian Hamilton Finlay
I was as repelled by the French as I was attracted by their country. — Margaret Anderson
That result at the French was a big break for me. I had been playing quite well up until that point but nobody really expected… — Jo Durie
We used to be referred to as bakers and then we became known as cake decorators and now we are known as cake designers. I… — Ron Ben-Israel
When I used to have a show on French TV, people would ask me how my jacket stayed spotless while cooking. Your whole area has… — Joel Robuchon
I sometimes think I should go back to school to learn French and music, but who would have me? — Bette Midler
If you look back at the history of creativity in clothes - the French Revolution, the First World War and the Second World War -… — Christian Lacroix
All my life, I have loved and been inspired by French cinema, and as a studio head it has been my pride and joy to… — Harvey Weinstein
When I took part in European leaders summits, it was sometimes unpleasant for me to hear Romanian, Polish, Portuguese, and Italian friends speak English, although… — Francois Hollande
I want the French people to respect values that allow each individual to practice his or her faith, but in the frame of our common… — Francois Hollande

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