"Freedom includes the right to say what others may object to and resent... The essence of citizenship is to be tolerant of strong and provocative words."

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Source : John George Diefenbaker (1982). “The Wit & Wisdom of John Diefenbaker”, Hurtig Trade

John Diefenbaker

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“It is dangerous for a spiritual master to accept almost any aspirant. Although it is an aspect of mercy, it is dangerous. The danger also depends on the spiritual potency of the particular guru. Without sufficient potency, a few offensive or faithless disciples can lead to the guru's fall.”
“Ive known since I went to the national team when I was very young that I was a different bird.”
“The media's power is frail. Without the people's support, it can be shut off with the ease of turning a light switch.”
“Half-heartedness never won a battle.”
“I may fall here in the Senate chamber, but I will. never make any compromise with any such men.”
“Humor is a serious thing. I like to think of it as one of our greatest earliest natural resources, which must be preserved at all cost.”
“Reluctance to begin is quick to befriend procrastination. . . .”

Source : Kate Morton (2010). “The Kate Morton Collection: The House at Riverton and The Forgotten Garden”, p.101, Simon and Schuster
“But, I'm a big Johnny Cash and a big Lou Reed fan and a Fellini fan.”

Source : Biography/Personal Quotes, www.imdb.com.

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