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General Charles de Gaulle, Time, July 12, 1963

Treaties are like roses and young girls. They last while they last.

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General Charles de Gaulle, French political leader, Newsweek

(October 1, 1962) Since a politician never believes what he says, he is surprised when others believe him. www.english-slang.com

in general

[in general] (2) {adj. phr.} Most; with few exceptions. * /Women in general like to shop for new clothes./ * /Boys in general like active sports more than girls do./ […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

Charles De Gaulle

(1890-1970), president of France. How can you be expected to govern a country that has 246 kinds of cheeses? www.english-slang.com

bed of roses

[bed of roses] or [bowl of cherries] {n. phr.} A pleasant easy place, job, or position; an easy life. * /A coal miner's job is not a bed of roses./ […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

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smooth over

[smooth over] {v.} To make something seem better or more pleasant; try to excuse. * /Bill tried to smooth over his argument […]

so help me

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Albert Einstein

We can't solve problems by using the same kind of thinking we used when we created them.

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see stars

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