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The origin of corruption in politics is surely in the thought that you are the bearer of ultimate virtue.

— B. W. Powe Towards a Canada of Light (2006)

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There must be engagement: there must be protest.

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No rebellious heart is ever at ease with paths established by others.

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Threaten the balances of justice and you threaten the potential enlargements of mind and soul. Therefore justice is part of the safeguarding of the heart.

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Democracies should be a delirium of choices - more options, not fewer; more avenues to travel, not fewer.

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Here I find a puzzle of great beauty: Canada works well in practice, but just doesn't work out in theory.

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