Quotes by Canadian authors

Canadian FlagCanadian Quotes offer an interesting insight right into the society, history, and also spirit of Canada - a country recognized for its stunning natural appeal, cultural diversity, and dedication to social justice. From the words of excellent thinkers and leaders to the sayings passed down through generations, Canadian Quotes reflect the wisdom, humor, and also durability of the Canadian individuals. They talk to the nation's abundant literary and artistic practices, its deep connection to the land as well as its Indigenous societies, as well as its ongoing efforts to advertise equality and also resistance. Canadian Quotes also highlight the challenges dealt with by the country, from the harshness of its climate to the continuous reconciliation with its Indigenous populace. Whether you are a site visitor to Canada or a proud Canadian, the understandings and also wisdom discovered in Canadian Quotes are sure to enlighten as well as motivate. Come, discover the abundant history and culture of this remarkable nation, via the words as well as knowledge of its people.
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Small: Fraternity without absorption, union without fusion
"Fraternity without absorption, union without fusion"
Wilfrid Laurier, Statesman
Small: Advertising is the greatest art form of the 20th century
"Advertising is the greatest art form of the 20th century"
Marshall McLuhan, Sociologist
Small: I like adventure
Marc Garneau
"I like adventure"
Marc Garneau, Astronaut
Small: Big words seldom accompany good deeds
"Big words seldom accompany good deeds"
Charlotte Whitton, Politician
Small: There are lots of countries around that have weapons of mass destruction. We cant presumably attack them all
"There are lots of countries around that have weapons of mass destruction. We can't presumably attack them all"
Bill Graham, Politician
Small: Nothing very very good and nothing very very bad ever lasts for very very long
Doug Coupland
"Nothing very very good and nothing very very bad ever lasts for very very long"
Doug Coupland, Author
Small: A happy childhood has spoiled many a promising life
"A happy childhood has spoiled many a promising life"
Robertson Davies, Novelist
Small: Is it not evident that the Canadas, as well as the other colonies, have been left in a great measure to grope
"Is it not evident that the Canadas, as well as the other colonies, have been left in a great measure to grope their way as they could through the darkness which surrounds them, almost totally unaided by the parent state?"
John Strachan, Clergyman
Small: Even if I dont finish, we need others to continue. Its got to keep going without me
"Even if I don't finish, we need others to continue. It's got to keep going without me"
Terry Fox, Athlete
Small: Politics is the skilled use of blunt objects
Lester B. Pearson
"Politics is the skilled use of blunt objects"
Lester B. Pearson, Politician
Small: Never loan a book to someone if you expect to get it back. Loaning books is the same as giving them away
Doug Coupland
"Never loan a book to someone if you expect to get it back. Loaning books is the same as giving them away"
Doug Coupland, Author
Small: If you have been brutally broken but still have the courage to be gentle to other living beings, then youre a
Keanu Reeves
"If you have been brutally broken but still have the courage to be gentle to other living beings, then you're a badass with a heart of an angel"
Keanu Reeves, Actor
Small: Nothing is absolute, with the debatable exceptions of this statement and death
"Nothing is absolute, with the debatable exceptions of this statement and death"
John Ralston Saul, Author
Small: And now for Return to Flight, Im chief of robotics working in the astronaut office in Houston, as a Canadian
Chris Hadfield
"And now for Return to Flight, I'm chief of robotics working in the astronaut office in Houston, as a Canadian"
Chris Hadfield, Astronaut
Small: Family is not an important thing, its everything
"Family is not an important thing, it's everything"
Michael J. Fox, Actor
Small: He who obeys Gods laws finds him a father. He who disobeys them, finds him a judge
"He who obeys God's laws finds him a father. He who disobeys them, finds him a judge"
Daniel D. Palmer, Celebrity
Small: We owe the Aboriginal peoples a debt that is four centuries old. It is their turn to become full partners in d
"We owe the Aboriginal peoples a debt that is four centuries old. It is their turn to become full partners in developing an even greater Canada. And the reconciliation required may be less a matter of legal texts than of attitudes of the heart"
Romeo LeBlanc, Politician
Small: Why, so soon as French Canadians, who are in a minority in this House and in the country, were to organise as
"Why, so soon as French Canadians, who are in a minority in this House and in the country, were to organise as a political party, they would compel the majority to organise as a political party, and the result must be disastrous to themselves"
Wilfrid Laurier, Statesman
Small: Too much free time is certainly a monkeys paw in disguise. Most people cant handle a structureless life
Doug Coupland
"Too much free time is certainly a monkey's paw in disguise. Most people can't handle a structureless life"
Doug Coupland, Author
Small: We drive into the future using only our rearview mirror
"We drive into the future using only our rearview mirror"
Marshall McLuhan, Sociologist
Small: There are no passengers on spaceship earth. We are all crew
"There are no passengers on spaceship earth. We are all crew"
Marshall McLuhan, Sociologist
Small: Ive had a chance to fly a lot of different airplanes, but it was nothing like the shuttle ride
Chris Hadfield
"I've had a chance to fly a lot of different airplanes, but it was nothing like the shuttle ride"
Chris Hadfield, Astronaut
Small: Every girl should use what Mother Nature gave her before Father Time takes it away
"Every girl should use what Mother Nature gave her before Father Time takes it away"
Laurence J. Peter, Writer
Small: If you love large, youve got to hurt large. If youve got a lot of light, youve probably got an equal amount of
Sarah McLachlan
"If you love large, you've got to hurt large. If you've got a lot of light, you've probably got an equal amount of darkness"
Sarah McLachlan, Musician
Small: Punctuality is the soul of business
"Punctuality is the soul of business"
Thomas Chandler Haliburton, Author
Small: A college education shows a man how little other people know
"A college education shows a man how little other people know"
Thomas Chandler Haliburton, Author
Small: I think its because its so different and it takes risks. Plus, its really smart humor. It gives the audience c
"I think it's because it's so different and it takes risks. Plus, it's really smart humor. It gives the audience credit in terms of not needing to tell them when to laugh. I love that about the show. There's no laugh track"
Sarah Chalke, Actress
Small: Doing nothing is very hard to do... you never know when youre finished
"Doing nothing is very hard to do... you never know when you're finished"
Leslie Nielsen, Actor
Small: There must be a positive and negative in everything in the universe in order to complete a circuit or circle,
"There must be a positive and negative in everything in the universe in order to complete a circuit or circle, without which there would be no activity, no motion"
John McDonald, Leader
Small: The politicians promises of yesterday are the taxes of today
"The politician's promises of yesterday are the taxes of today"
Mackenzie King, Statesman
Small: I think what it takes to succeed remains the same. You have to have a real love of your sport to carry you thr
"I think what it takes to succeed remains the same. You have to have a real love of your sport to carry you through all the bad times, you still want to go ski even when things aren't working. You must have a commitment to work hard and to never give up"
Nancy Greene, Athlete
Small: Do you realize if it werent for Edison wed be watching TV by candlelight?
Al Boliska
"Do you realize if it weren't for Edison we'd be watching TV by candlelight?"
Al Boliska, Writer
Small: I think its damaging to know too much about a person, about an actor
"I think it's damaging to know too much about a person, about an actor"
Molly Parker, Actress
Small: Most conversations are simply monologues delivered in the presence of a witness
"Most conversations are simply monologues delivered in the presence of a witness"
Margaret Millar, Writer
Small: Dont be afraid to look silly
"Don't be afraid to look silly"
Tara Strong, Actress
Small: Two races share today the soil of Canada. These people had not always been friends. But I hasten to say it.
"Two races share today the soil of Canada. These people had not always been friends. But I hasten to say it. There is no longer any family here but the human family. It matters not the language people speak, or the altars at which they kneel"
Wilfrid Laurier, Statesman
Small: If I were not French I would choose to be - Scotch
"If I were not French I would choose to be - Scotch"
Wilfrid Laurier, Statesman
Small: I claim for Canada this, that in future Canada shall be at liberty to act or not act, to interfere or not inte
"I claim for Canada this, that in future Canada shall be at liberty to act or not act, to interfere or not interfere, to do just as she pleases, and that she shall reserve to herself the right to judge whether or not there is cause for her to act"
Wilfrid Laurier, Statesman
Small: It would be simply suicidal to French Canadians to form a party by themselves
"It would be simply suicidal to French Canadians to form a party by themselves"
Wilfrid Laurier, Statesman
Small: For us, sons of France, political sentiment is a passion while, for the Englishmen, politics are a question of
"For us, sons of France, political sentiment is a passion; while, for the Englishmen, politics are a question of business"
Wilfrid Laurier, Statesman
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