Quote by Charles de Gaulle

I have come to the conclusion that politics are too serious a matter to be left to the politicians.

I have come to the conclusion that politics are too serious

Summary

This quote, often attributed to French philosopher Charles de Gaulle, suggests that politics should not be solely entrusted to politicians. It implies that politics and its influence on society are of such significance that they require active participation and concern from citizens beyond elected officials. It prompts individuals to engage in political discourse, take an interest, and play an active role in shaping the political landscape rather than leaving it exclusively to professional politicians.

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Politics

By Charles de Gaulle

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