--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: Whenever it was necessary to have a large…" description: "\"Whenever it was necessary to have a large entourage, we used military vehicles or, as for the two state funerals and our state swearing in, we hired ev..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/038/judy-lamarsh-25496_cadillacs_whenever-it-was-necessary-to-have-a-larg_1620815.jpg" --- # Whenever it was necessary to have a large entourage, we… ![“Whenever it was necessary to have a large entourage, we used military vehicles or, as for the two state funerals and our state swearing in, we hired every spare Cadillac from every undertaking firm in Ottawa. It's a make-shift way to operate a country of the size and rank of Canada.” quote by Judy LaMarsh](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/038/judy-lamarsh-25496_cadillacs_whenever-it-was-necessary-to-have-a-larg_1620815.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/038/judy-lamarsh-25496_cadillacs_whenever-it-was-necessary-to-have-a-larg_1620815.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/038/judy-lamarsh-25496_cadillacs_whenever-it-was-necessary-to-have-a-larg_1620815.jpg) > “Whenever it was necessary to have a large entourage, we used military vehicles or, as for the two state funerals and our state swearing in, we hired every spare Cadillac from every undertaking firm in Ottawa. It's a make-shift way to operate a country of the size and rank of Canada.” [Judy LaMarsh](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/judy-lamarsh/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. Canada used abundant ceremonial vehicles to project national stature despite limited resources. **In simple terms:** Canada used many cars to look big. Key Takeaway Leverage symbols wisely. Themes national image practicality politics resourcefulness Mood pragmatic reflective Type political observational When to use this quote - state funerals - inaugurations - official visits - budget constraints Key Concepts symbolic representation public perception Questions to Reflect On - How do symbols affect public trust? - When is ceremony justified? 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