Pierre Elliott Trudeau Quotes

A collection of quotes by Pierre Elliott Trudeau.

Pierre Elliott Trudeau (1919-2000) was a Canadian politician and the 15th Prime Minister of Canada, serving from 1968 to 1979, and again from 1980 to 1984. Known for his charisma and intellectual prowess, Trudeau championed a vision of a bilingual and multicultural Canada. He implemented significant reforms during his tenure, including the official adoption of bilingualism, protection of civil liberties, and introduction of social programs. Trudeau's dynamic leadership and transformative social policies left a lasting impact on Canada, making him one of the country's most influential and celebrated figures.

The essential ingredient in politics is timing.

The essential ingredient in politics is timing.

Pierre Elliott Trudeau


There are a lot of bleeding hearts around who just dont like

There are a lot of bleeding hearts around who just dont like to see people with helmets and guns. All I can say is go and bleed It is more important to keep law and order in society than to be worried about weak-kneed people Society must take every means at its disposal to defend itself against the emergence of a parallel power which defies the elected power.

Pierre Elliott Trudeau


The state has no business in the bedrooms of the nation.

The state has no business in the bedrooms of the nation.

Pierre Elliott Trudeau


Reason over passion.

Reason over passion.

Pierre Elliott Trudeau

Reason