Georges CLEMENCEAU – Autograph letter signed
Autograph letter signed to André Tardieu - St-Vincent sur Jard, January 12, 1923. 3 octavo pages on a double sheet. Folds related to the sending
In the light of his life, the old tiger always offers good advice and is never short of a droll swipe as usual: "Dear friend, I am, in fact, completely in agreement with you on your attitude of expectation. I do not see any possible discussion on that. As for the chances of success, it seems to me very likely that our cowardly idiot will know how to avoid them, as usual. We will go it alone, 1st because England is abandoning us, 2nd because we want to touch. Will we touch? I do not see the first signs. As for England, there is no more foolish policy than to exhaust oneself in kowtowing. It is the best way to be despised, without even the hope of an honest reward. I tried, the other evening, to explain this to one of your future ministers who naturally did not understand me. Except for intelligence, I recognize in him all the gifts of the mind. Unsand yourself for the freedom of the hip thrust. Beautiful sun, admirable sea. I plant milestones like you. Mine may one day have leaves like the one in the legend. I hope yours become secular trees, as our friend Bonvalet said. I will be within your walls on the evening of the 18th. Affectionate handshake…
In the light of his life, the old tiger always offers good advice and is never short of a droll swipe as usual: "Dear friend, I am, in fact, completely in agreement with you on your attitude of expectation. I do not see any possible discussion on that. As for the chances of success, it seems to me very likely that our cowardly idiot will know how to avoid them, as usual. We will go it alone, 1st because England is abandoning us, 2nd because we want to touch. Will we touch? I do not see the first signs. As for England, there is no more foolish policy than to exhaust oneself in kowtowing. It is the best way to be despised, without even the hope of an honest reward. I tried, the other evening, to explain this to one of your future ministers who naturally did not understand me. Except for intelligence, I recognize in him all the gifts of the mind. Unsand yourself for the freedom of the hip thrust. Beautiful sun, admirable sea. I plant milestones like you. Mine may one day have leaves like the one in the legend. I hope yours become secular trees, as our friend Bonvalet said. I will be within your walls on the evening of the 18th. Affectionate handshake…
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