Canada is a country whose main exports are hockey players and cold fronts. Our main imports are baseball players and acid rain.
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We wish nothing more, but we will accept nothing less. Masters in our own house we must be, but our house is the whole of Canada.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote emphasizes the desire for autonomy and self-governance within Canada.
Pierre Trudeau's quote asserts the importance of Canadians' determination to govern themselves without accepting any compromises. It reflects the ideal that true leadership involves having a complete understanding of and control over one's own identity and values, not only individually but collectively as a nation.
Themes
LeadershipAutonomyGovernanceCanadaIdentity
In practice
Example use cases
This quote can be used to inspire a community meeting discussing self-governance.
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