You have to look at history as an evolution of society.

A proof is a proof. What kind of a proof? It's a proof. A proof is a proof. And when you have a good proof, it's because it's proven.

Pierre Trudeau dreamed of a society that afforded all of its citizens an equal opportunity to succeed in life - whatever their background or beliefs, whether rich or poor.

To be frank, politics is about wanting power, getting it, exercising it, and keeping it.

To my mind losing is always better than never trying, because you can never tell what may happen.

Canadian federalism is more than a form of government. It's also a system of values that allows different people in diverse communities to live and work together in harmony for the good of all.

The art of politics is learning to walk with your back to the wall, your elbows high, and a smile on your face. It's a survival game played under the glare of lights.

Economics has been called the dismal science. Once you get to understand it, you may not find it so dismal, but you don't find it much of a science either.

Good intentions are not an excuse for maladministration of this magnitude.

There will be no silence from Canada. Our friendship has no limit. Generation after generation we have traveled many difficult miles together side by side.

A leader has to know how the system functions - not just the system of government but the whole social and economic system, including business, the unions, and the universities.

Many people mistake our work for our vocation. Our vocation is the love of Jesus.

Not as much as I used to, but I use the Internet for everything. I use it for information. Like if I'm planning a trip or something, I'll check out the place I'm going to.

Older people do a better job of managing their impulses, and so they're better able to put off putting off.

In a career playing heroes, I learned a little about the real thing. A hero stands up-for himself, for herself, but most importantly for others.

Independence means voluntary restraints and discipline, voluntary acceptance of the rule of law.

The saved are singled out not by their own merits, but by the grace of the Mediator.

I enjoy tennis, though don't play very often nowadays, and skiing... oh yes and swimming.

I cannot think of a thing that was better in those good old days.

There are astonishing stories of heroism not only in preventing bloodshed, but in building understanding which lasts.

By investing at a discount, Benjamin Graham knew that he was unlikely to experience losses.