René Lévesque

René Lévesque (August 24, 1922 - November 1, 1987), was a reporter, a minister of the government of Quebec, Canada, (1960 - 1966), the founder of the Parti Québécois political party, and 23rd Premier of Quebec (November 25, 1976 - October 3, 1985). He was a recipient of the title Grand Officer of the French Legion of Honour.

Quotations

• There is a time when quiet courage and audacity become for a people at the key moments of its existence the only form of adequate caution. If it does not then accept the calculated risk of the great steps, it can miss its career forever, exactly like the man who is afraid of life.
• On the plaque in front of his statue, on the hill of the National Assembly of Quebec.
• I never thought that I could be so proud to be Quebecer. () (watch whole original speech) (listen English dubbing) (read speech)
• Victory speech, .
• If I understood you well, you are saying: until next time. () (watch whole original speech) (watch English dubbing)
• Concession speech, .
• But I have confidence that one day... there's a normal rendez-vous with history that Quebec will hold, and I have confidence that we shall be there, together, to witness it. () (watch whole original speech) (watch English dubbing)
• Concession speech, .
• Question of the 1980 referendum on independence. (read) ()