Sir John Joseph Caldwell Abbott, PC KCMG QC (March 12, 1821 – October 30, 1893) was the third Prime Minister of Canada. He served in the office for seventeen months, from June 16, 1891 to November 24, 1892. Read full biography of John Abbott →
'How do you know so much about everything?' was asked of a very wise and intelligent man; and the answer was 'By never being afraid or... →
Every man's ability may be strengthened or increased by culture.
War is the science of destruction.
I hate politics and what are considered their appropriate measures. I hate notoriety, public meetings, public speeches, caucuses and everything that... →
Sir John Joseph Caldwell Abbott, PC KCMG QC (March 12, 1821 – October 30, 1893) was the third Prime Minister of Canada. He served in the office for seventeen months, from June 16, 1891 to November 24, 1892.