Georges Clemenceau Quotes

A collection of quotes by Georges Clemenceau.

Georges Clemenceau, born on September 28, 1841, in France, was a statesman, journalist, and physician. He played a significant role in the history of France, particularly during World War I. As Prime Minister from 1906 to 1909 and again from 1917 to 1920, he had a strong influence on French politics and policies. Clemenceau was a staunch advocate for the victory of the Allied Powers and led France through the final year of the war. Known as "The Tiger," Clemenceau is remembered for his determination, resilience, and unwavering commitment to protecting his country's interests. He passed away on November 24, 1929.

America is the only nation in history which miraculously has

America is the only nation in history which miraculously has gone directly from barbarism to degeneration without the usual interval of civilization.

Georges Clemenceau


When a man asks himself what is meant by action he proves th

When a man asks himself what is meant by action he proves that he isn't a man of action. Action is a lack of balance. In order to act you must be somewhat insane. A reasonably sensible man is satisfied with thinking.

Georges Clemenceau


War is too important a matter to be left to the military.

War is too important a matter to be left to the military.

Georges Clemenceau

Military

A man who waits to believe in action before acting is anythi

A man who waits to believe in action before acting is anything you like, but he's not a man of action.. You must act as you breathe.

Georges Clemenceau

Action(s)

It is far easier to make war than to make peace.

It is far easier to make war than to make peace.

Georges Clemenceau

War

America is the only nation in history which, miraculously, h

America is the only nation in history which, miraculously, has gone directly from barbarism to degeneration without the usual interval of civilization.

Georges Clemenceau

America

Everything I know I learned after I was thirty.

Everything I know I learned after I was thirty.

Georges Clemenceau

Wisdom

A man's life is interesting primarily when he has failed --

A man's life is interesting primarily when he has failed -- I well know. For it's a sign that he tried to surpass himself.

Georges Clemenceau

Failure

When a man asks himself what is meant by action he proves th

When a man asks himself what is meant by action he proves that he isnt a man of action. Action is a lack of balance. In order to act you must be somewhat insane. A reasonably sensible man is satisfied with thinking.

Georges Clemenceau


On September 17, 1914, Erzberger, the well-known German stat

On September 17, 1914, Erzberger, the well-known German statesman, an eminent member of the Catholic Party, wrote to the Minister of War, General von Falkenhayn, We must not worry about committing an offence against the rights of nations nor about violating the laws of humanity. Such feelings today are of secondary importance? A month later, on October 21, 1914, he wrote in Der Tag, If a way was found of entirely wiping out the whole of London it would be more humane to employ it than to allow the blood of A SINGLE GERMAN SOLDIER to be shed on the battlefield!

Georges Clemenceau


A mans life is interesting primarily when he has failedI wel

A mans life is interesting primarily when he has failedI well know. For its a sign that he tried to surpass himself.

Georges Clemenceau


I don't know whether war is an interlude during peace, or pe

I don't know whether war is an interlude during peace, or peace an interlude during war.

Georges Clemenceau

Peace

All that I know I learned after I was thirty.

All that I know I learned after I was thirty.

Georges Clemenceau

Experience