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Adrienne Clarkson Biography

Former Governor General of Canada

Adrienne Clarkson is a distinguished author, broadcaster, and former Governor General of Canada. Born on February 10, 1939, she has made significant contributions to Canadian culture and society through her diverse career.

Giving Poor Rich

Author:Adrienne Clarkson

“As I go across the country and privately visit women's shelters and counselling centres, I am appalled that the most vulnerable people in our society are still women.”

People Stills Country Vulnerable Our Society Shelter Centre

Author:Adrienne Clarkson

“Each of us is carving a stone, erecting a column, or cutting a piece of stained glass in the construction of something much bigger than ourselves.”

Pieces Cutting Stones Bigger Glasses Construction Columns Carving Stained Glass Stained Glass Windows

Author:Adrienne Clarkson

“Our horizon is the creation of a noble society to which, like the medieval builder of those glorious cathedrals, you will have added your conception, your artful piece of stone.”

Pieces Creation Stones Noble Glorious Horizon Conception Medieval Builder Cathedrals

Author:Adrienne Clarkson

“When you get on the boat that's saving you, don't pull up the ladder behind you”

Inspiration Behinds Boat Saving Ladders Behind You Pull Ups

Author:Adrienne Clarkson

“Sometimes we read or hear too much news that makes us fearful or suspicious of others. We can forget that most of the people that we know, or at least encounter regularly, are decent and friendly.”

People Knows Sometimes Forget Too Much News Encounters Decent Friendly Fearful Suspicious

Author:Adrienne Clarkson

“To be complex does not mean to be fragmented. This is the paradox and the genius of our Canadian civilization.”

Mean Doe Genius Civilization Complexes Paradox Fragmented

Author:Adrienne Clarkson

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Born: February 10, 1939
Known for: Former Governor General of Canada
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