Accept Quote by Pierre Trudeau
“We wish nothing more, but we will accept nothing less. Masters in our own house we must be, but our house is the whole of Canada.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: 1970 Canadian Parliament address
National unity requires high standards for all, rejecting mediocrity while demanding excellence.
In simple terms: Demand excellence, accept nothing less.
Key Takeaway
Uphold high standards for collective progress.
Themes
leadership
nationalism
excellence
policy
Mood
serious
hopeful
Type
political
philosophical
When to use this quote
- policy making
- public service
- community building
Key Concepts
Collective responsibility
social contract
governance
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we balance excellence with compassion?
- What mechanisms ensure accountability?
A Different Perspective
High expectations can cause pressure on individuals.
![“After all, enforced national bilingualism in this country isn't mere policy. It has attained the status of a religion. It's a dogma which one is supposed to accept without question. [M]ake no mistake. Canada is not a bilingual country. In fact it is less bilingual today than it has ever been...As…” quote by Stephen Harper](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/4ae/stephen-harper-3432_accepting_after-all-enforced-national-bilingualism_169327.jpg)
