Adrienne Clarkson Professions : Former Governor General of Canada Born : February 10, 1939 Browse All Authors Top 7 quotes by Adrienne Clarkson 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 pieces cutting glasses To be complex does not mean to be fragmented. This is the paradox and the genius of our Canadian civilization. Adrienne Clarkson doe civilization mean As I go across the country and privately visit women's shelters and counselling centres, I am appalled that the most vulnerable people in our society are still women. Adrienne Clarkson shelter country people 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. Adrienne Clarkson horizon pieces noble When you get on the boat that's saving you, don't pull up the ladder behind you Adrienne Clarkson ladders saving inspiration 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. Adrienne Clarkson encounters friendly people No one is so poor that they cannot give, and no one is so rich that they cannot receive. Adrienne Clarkson rich poor giving Similar Authors John Buchan former-governor-general-of-canada Vincent Massey former-governor-general-of-canada Romeo LeBlanc former-governor-general-of-canada All Authors
