Edward C. Banfield Quote

In France, every argument becomes a matter of principle; the practical results are relegated to second place.


1961, quoted by Michael Lind, New York Times Book Review, July 23, 1995


In France, every argument becomes a matter of principle; the practical results are relegated to second place.

In France, every argument becomes a matter of principle; the practical results are relegated to second place.

In France, every argument becomes a matter of principle; the practical results are relegated to second place.

In France, every argument becomes a matter of principle; the practical results are relegated to second place.