If you live in a society where those who govern society and determine its path do not respect freedom of speech and freedom of religion, freedom of choice, freedom of assembly, and if there is no democratic process and no way to change the order of things by reason and peace and love and so on, and if, as a result of that, certain ideas in which you believe are being crushed, then I think the only way you can defend yourself against this violence is in using violence of your own.
Pierre TrudeauI think we have to realize that Canada is not immortal; but, if it is going to go, let it go with a bang rather than a whimper.
Pierre TrudeauThe past is to be respected and acknowledged, but not to be worshipped. It is our future in which we will find our greatness.
Pierre TrudeauI think that more and more young people are discovering that gainful employment isn't the only thing in life. That they can perhaps be just as useful to society and themselves by travelling across the land or around the world, learning more about humanity and going through the various experiences which will make their adulthood more productive.
Pierre Trudeau