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Charles de Gaulle Quotes: In the tumult of men and events, solitude was my temptation; now it is my friend. What other satisfaction can be sought once you have confronted History?
         

In the tumult of men and events, solitude was my temptation; now it is my friend. What other satisfaction can be sought once you have confronted History?


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This page presents the quote "In the tumult of men and events, solitude was my temptation; now it is my friend. What other satisfaction can be sought once you have confronted History?". Author of this quote is Charles de Gaulle. This quote is about tumult, men, satisfaction, temptation, history, solitude, events,.