As Canada 150 approaches, we thought it would be fun to look back at some of the inspirational words our Inductees have shared over the years to motivate and encourage you… and ignite your Canadian pride!
“To me, being famous is not the idea of the run. I am just one member of the Marathon of Hope. I am no different than anyone else. I am no better, and I am no less. I am equal to all of you.” – 2013 Canada’s Walk of Fame Inductee Terry Fox.
“Rejuvenating society and giving us hope for the future are best nurtured by the good deeds that we do for others.” – 2011 Canada’s Walk of Fame Inductee Dr. Roberta Bondar.
“You may have a fresh start any moment you choose, for this thing that we call “failure” is not the falling down, but the staying down.” – 1999 Canada’s Walk of Fame Inductee Mary Pickford.
“I think the struggle gave me strength to move on and find out what was out there in the rest of the world…” – 2003 Canada’s Walk of Fame Inductee Shania Twain.
“We’re taught to be ashamed of confusion, anger, fear and sadness, and to me they’re of equal value to happiness, excitement and inspiration.” – 2005 Canada’s Walk of Fame Inductee Alanis Morissette.
“From my family, and from this city, and this country I learned three very important things: looking at the world with a sense of humour, high standards in whatever you attempt in life, and above all, that you’re only as good as your word.” – 2003 Canada’s Walk of Fame Inductee Lorne Michaels.
“It’s better to burn out than to fade away.” – 2000 Canada’s Walk of Fame Inductee Neil Young.
“I may not be a millionaire in my bank account, but I’m a millionaire when it comes to doing what I enjoy.” – 2001 Canada’s Walk of Fame Inductee Walter Ostanek.
“If you have something to say of any wort,h then people will listen to you.” – 2013 Cineplex Legends Inductee Oscar Peterson.
“There is nothing so uncertain as a sure thing” – 2003 Canada’s Walk of Fame Inductee Scotty Bowman.
“Beauty comes and goes. Strength, you keep forever.” – 2015 Canada’s Walk of Fame Inductee Lawrence Hill.
“My old mentor once told me: if you find yourself too comfortable, move.” – 2013 Canada’s Walk of Fame Inductee Victor Garber.
