Living next to you is in some ways like sleeping with an elephant. No matter how friendly and even-tempered is the beast, if I can call it that, one is affected by every twitch and grunt.
Meaning of the quote
When you live close to someone or something very big and powerful, like an elephant, you can't help but be affected by every little move or sound they make. Even if the big thing is friendly and calm, you'll still feel its presence and be influenced by it, just like sleeping next to an elephant would be. The quote suggests that being close to a powerful person or thing can impact you, whether you want it to or not.
About Pierre Trudeau
Pierre Trudeau was a renowned Canadian politician who served as the 15th Prime Minister of Canada from 1968 to 1979 and 1980 to 1984. Known for his charismatic personality, Trudeau introduced progressive policies such as official bilingualism, multiculturalism, and the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms. His tenure was marked by both praise and criticism, as he navigated complex national and international challenges.
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