"What the Anzac legend did do, by the bravery and sacrifice of our troops, was reinforce our own cultural notions of independence, mateship, and ingenuity. Of resilience and courage in adversity."
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Paul Keating, born on January 18, 1944, in Sydney, Australia, is a prominent figure in Australian politics and a former Prime Minister, serving from 1991 to 1996. Renowned for his economic reforms and visionary policies, Keating's tenure transformed Australia's economy, leading the nation into the era of globalization. His commitment to social justice and Indigenous rights has left a lasting legacy. A skilled orator, Keating's candid and often provocative remarks continue to influence Australian discourse, making him a significant figure in the nation's history.
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"Well, I think that - I think leadership's always been about two main things: imagination and courage."
Paul Keating"You see, before I became prime minister, the Australian prime minister only attended ever two meetings in the world: the British Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting and the South Pacific Forum."
Paul Keating
"The essence of leadership is essentially taking the responsibility of trying to interpret the future to the present."
Paul Keating"I think the rise of China is one of the great events of all economic and human history, and I think this will be overwhelmingly a positive thing for the region and the world."
Paul Keating
"Geoffrey Tozer's death is a national tragedy. For the Australian arts and Australian music, losing Tozer is like Canada having lost Glenn Gould, or France, Ginette Neveu. It is a massive cultural loss. The kind of loss people felt when Germany lost Dresden."
Paul Keating