My Dear And Old Country,

France Has No Friends, Only Interests.

There Can Be No Other Criterion, No Other Standard Than Gold. Yes, Gold Which Never Changes, Which Can Be Shaped Into Ingots, Bars, Coins, Which Has No Nationality And Which Is Eternally And Universally Accepted As The Unalterable Fiduciary Value Par Excellence.

Deliberation Is The Work Of Many Men. Action, Of One Alone.

Difficulty Attracts The Man Of Character Because It Is In Embracing It That He Realizes Himself

Diplomats Are Useful Only In Fair Weather. As Soon As It Rains They Drown In Every Drop.