Be prepared Quote by Pierre Trudeau
“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.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Address to the Nation, 1970
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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