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Because I am a deep believer in the civil society, I think…

“Because I am a deep believer in the civil society, I think we should be prepared to pay the consequences of breaking the law and that is either paying the penalty for it, or leaving the country.” quote by Pierre Trudeau
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“Because I am a deep believer in the civil society, I think we should be prepared to pay the consequences of breaking the law and that is either paying the penalty for it, or leaving the country.”

Pierre Trudeau

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

A committed citizen accepts legal consequences, either serving penalties or leaving the country.

In simple terms: Follow law or leave.

Key Takeaway

Respect the law.

Themes

civic duty law consequences

Mood

serious thoughtful

Type

political ethical

When to use this quote

  • protest
  • emigration
  • legal disputes

Key Concepts

political philosophy civil society

Questions to Reflect On

  • What are the limits of civil disobedience?
  • When is exile justified?
A Different Perspective

May ignore personal safety.

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