Quote by: Jean de Lattre de Tassigny

An optimist is a man who plant two acorns and buy a hammock.


Author Bio


  • NameJean de Lattre de Tassigny
  • DescriptionMarshal of France
  • BornFebruary 2, 1889
  • DiedJanuary 11, 1952
  • CountryFrance
  • ProfessionOfficer
  • AwardsGrand Cross Of The Legion Of Honour; Grand Cross Of The Royal Order Of Cambodia; Grand Cross Of The Order Of The Black Star; Grand Cross Of The Order Of The Million Elephants And The White Parasol; Croix De Guerre 1939–1945; Croix De Guerre 1914–1918; Companion Of The Liberation; Marshal Of France; Military Cross; Knight Grand Cross Of The Order Of The Bath; Grand Cross Of The Order Of Wissam El Alaouite