France was built with swords. The fleur-de-lis, symbol of national unity, is only the image of a spear with three pikes. (Charles de Gaulle)

France was built with swords. The fleur-de-lis, symbol of national unity, is only the image of a spear with three pikes.

Charles de Gaulle

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