On the most important quality for a politician.
• Attributed by M. J. Attali. Quoted by R. Cottrell, The Spectator, 22 May 1993.
• Attributed by M. J. Attali. Quoted by R. Cottrell, The Spectator, 22 May 1993.
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I would like to say, sincerity. But it is, in fact, indifference.
— François Mitterrand
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• Attributed by M. J. Attali. Quoted by R. Cottrell, The Spectator, 22 May 1993." to mean that wisdom is timeless.
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About François Mitterrand
François Maurice Adrien Marie Mitterrand (October 26, 1916 – January 8, 1996) was a French politician. He was elected President of France in May 1981, re-elected in 1988 and held office until 1995.
About François Mitterrand
François Maurice Adrien Marie Mitterrand (October 26, 1916 – January 8, 1996) was a French politician. He was elected President of France in May 1981, re-elected in 1988 and held office until 1995.
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