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Former Prime Minister of Canada

Pierre Trudeau, born on October 18, 1919, and died on September 28, 2000, was a former Prime Minister of Canada. He was a significant figure in Canadian politics, serving twice as Prime Minister and promoting social, economic, and political reforms in Canada.

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“In my political philosophy I think that there sometimes is room for violence.”

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“In my religion I really cannot think of cases where violence is justified.”

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“I know the usual answer of Christ using violence to get the sellers out of the temple, but to me this was impatience rather than violence.”

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“When the religious principles, like the philosophical, are translated into reality, sometimes the reality forces violence on you, and there is no escape from it, and then I don't think it's something you should try to hide your face from.”

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“I feel perhaps I didn't deal with the question of violence in depth.”

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“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.”

“I think violence is counter-productive and it is bad in democratic societies.”

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“I think all of us, politicians and churchmen, should do our utmost to change the society so that there would be no need for violence.”

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“I'm far from believing that we've solved the problem of violence in the 20th century and that's why I'm not discouraged that we still have the Biafras and the Northern Irelands and the East Pakistans and, for that matter, violence in American or Canadian cities.”

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About the Author

Born: October 18, 1919
Died: September 28, 2000
Known for: Former Prime Minister of Canada
Quotes: 130

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