A Quote by Charles de Gaulle

In war, the policy of least exertion always risks being paid for dearly.

Charles de Gaulle

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Always Being Dearly Exertion Least Paid Policy Risks War

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Charles de Gaulle
French - Leader
November 22, 1890 - November 9, 1970

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