"Being the patron of an association is a way of being there, attentive, and sometimes keeping a watchful eye, while being taken up by other activities.

It’s like the wise man of the tribe who gives his blessing, or the old camel which laughs to calm down impatient youthfulness.

I’m not sure of being the wise man that the association thinks I am, but I am a camel which feels like laughing and saying he has a gift for solidarity, assistance and surmounting obstacles.

If you need me, think of me, and I’ll be there with you"