Adrienne Clarkson quotes

Adrienne Clarkson is a Canadian journalist, broadcaster, and former Governor General of Canada. Her distinguished career spans decades in media and public service. She has played a vital role in promoting multiculturalism and Canadian identity. Here are 4 of her quotes:

Each of us is carving a stone, erecting a column, or cutting a piece of stained glass in the construction of something much bigger than ourselves. (Adrienne Clarkson)
To be complex does not mean to be fragmented. This is the paradox and the genius of our Canadian civilization. View quote
Adrienne Clarkson
Sometimes we read or hear too much news that makes us fearful or suspicious of others. We can forget that most of the people that we know, or at least encounter regularly, are decent and friendly. View quote
Adrienne Clarkson
Our horizon is the creation of a noble society to which, like the medieval builder of those glorious cathedrals, you will have added your conception, your artful piece of stone. View quote
Adrienne Clarkson

Adrienne Clarkson

Adrienne Clarkson - Image
Photo: Andrew Rusk, CC BY 2.0
Occupation: Canadian Journalist
Born: February 10, 1939
Quotes count: 4

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