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"But the same intelligence compels Germany to practise the same policy."
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"Solving a problem is intelligence. Preventing a problem is wisdom."
"Intelligence is a way of thinking, not a choice of words."
"Most unintelligent or foolish people do not regard themselves as that, they regard themselves as not-that-intelligent or not-that-wise."
"No, honestly, my mouth shouldn't be able to function unless my brain's engaged."
"One might almost define intelligence as the level at which an aware organism demands, 'What's in it for me?"
"Were you born stupid, Heinrich, or did you have to study?"
"Intelligence arouses fear and respect, the lack of it keeps one on the narrow minded road of disrespect, stupidity and inferiority complex."
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"I defy anyone - and I have said this to the Germans - to build a solid, articulated, and viable Europe without France's consent."
"It is neither the statesman nor the friend who is asking your help and assistance, but simply the man."
"Workers of France, it is for the freedom of the prisoners that you will go to work in Germany! It is for our country that you will go in large numbers!"
"I am a peasant from the Auvergne. I want to keep my farm, and I want to keep France. Nothing else matters now."
"In the event of a victory over Germany by Soviet Russia and England, Bolshevism in Europe would inevitably follow. Under these circumstances I would prefer to see Germany win the war."
"I feel that an understanding could be reached with Germany which would result in a lasting peace with Europe and believe that a German victory is preferable to a British and Soviet victory."
"It is in order that France may find her place in the new Europe that you will respond to my appeal."
"France cannot be destroyed. She is an old country who, despite her misfortunes, has, and always will have, thanks to her past, a tremendous prestige in the world, whatever the fate inflicted upon her."
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