Francois Hollande Quotes

Legislating is a very human experience in which trust and mutual respect play critical roles.

I worked with the Nato Military Committee. The Head of the Luxembourg Armed Forces had equal standing with me, and I had to respect that. He was the leader of the armed forces of a sovereign country. I had to make sure he never thought that I was looking down on them, merely because they had less power than we did. With that kind of approach you can develop bonds of trust. I tried to do the same thing with my colleagues when I was Secretary of State.

If you don't interfere with me, I'll always do something really good.

We have to find compromises. That's the way it is in Norway.

I'd like to say from the beginning that the 12 years I've been coming here, I've met unfailing courtesy and cooperation, courtesy from your people and cooperation from the Ministry of Information.

The ability to compromise is not a diplomatic politeness toward a partner but rather taking into account and respecting your partner's legitimate interests.

You cannot work with men who won't work with you.

As long as I have the support and respect of my teammates, that's all I can ask for.

We don't pretend to disagree.

We are going to have to discuss with and seek the opinions of other countries. We don't wish to offend anyone, least of all a country we hold in such deep regard as the United Kingdom.

I'll work with a director if I think I'm going to get into a comfortable situation, and if it's someone I respect and who respects me, even if they're not so well known. Movies are hard to make, and you have to work toward a common ethic and do your best.

You have to respect your parents. They are giving you an at-bat. If you're an entrepreneur and go into the family business, you want to grow fast. Patience is important. But respect the other party... My dad and I pulled it off because we really respect each other.

I don't twist arms. I shake hands.

Not only capacity and talent in the administration, but also a perfect heartfelt cordiality among its members are essentially necessary to command the public confidence.

You cannot shake hands with a clinched fist.

Peace itself is not made by documents. Peace is made by good will among men.

You just always do what will make the other fellow feel comfortable, at ease, and then everything else will be all right.

We need a lot more respect in this country for compromise…. There is in compromise a lot of integrity, especially political integrity.

Diplomacy is listening to what the other guy needs. Preserving your own position, but listening to the other guy. You have to develop relationships with other people so when the tough times come, you can work together.

I definitely enjoy working with people who can do their thing but also allow me to do my thing, you know? Who respect the process.

Heck, nobody gets along perfectly. But what we have is respect for one another. We have a system where one guy can veto anything.

We have affirmed the principle that a mature relationship between nations - as between individuals - can only flourish in an atmosphere of mutual respect.

We've got to take confrontation out of the centre of politics. With fighting, no one wins; with dialogue, everyone wins.

As long as I have the respect and understanding of my teammates, that's all that matters.

I don't ever talk about red lines whether in coalition negotiations with other partners or in Europe. It is important that we listen to others and find a way forward.