Quote by Charles de Gaulle

Every man of action has a strong dose of egoism, pride, hardness, and cunning. But all those things will be regarded as high qualities if he can make them the means to achieve great ends.

Every man of action has a strong dose of egoism, pride, hard

Summary

This quote suggests that individuals who are driven to take action have certain inherent qualities that can be viewed negatively, such as egoism, pride, hardness, and cunning. However, if these qualities are utilized as tools towards the accomplishment of important goals or objectives, they are seen as admirable and praiseworthy. In other words, if one can channel these traits towards achieving significant outcomes, they are considered valuable qualities.

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By Charles de Gaulle

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