William Lyon Mackenzie King Quotes

Quote of the Day Fresh quotes Topics Authors I'm Feeling Lucky Disable ads! 35 quotes by William Lyon Mackenzie King William Lyon Mackenzie King, PC, OM, CMG (December 17, 1874 – July 22, 1950), also commonly known as Mackenzie King, was the dominant Canadian political leader from the 1920s through the 1940s. He served as the tenth Prime Minister of Canada from December 29, 1921 to June 28, 1926; from September 25, 1926 to August 7, 1930; and from October 23, 1935 to November 15, 1948. A Liberal with 22 years in office, he was the longest-serving Prime... Read full biography of William Lyon Mackenzie King → 1 2 3 Ctrl → Regardless of what one's attitude towards prohibition may be, temperance is something against which, at a time of war, no reasonable protest can... → 0 I would not wish to imply that most industrial accidents are due to intemperance. But, certainly, temperance has never failed to reduce their number. 0 Conscription if necessary, but not necessarily conscription. 0 Let it be remembered, too, that at a time of war, nearly every one is under great strain. 0 From the outset of the war, the Canadian people have clearly shown that it is their desire to help in every way to make Canada's war effort as... → 0 Temperance is essential, if the services of men and women are to be employed to the best and most useful effect according, to the physical capacity... → 0 Until the control of the issue of currency and credit is restored to government and recognized as its most conspicuous and sacred responsibility, all... → 0 Self-denial and self-discipline, however, will be recognized as the outstanding qualities of a good soldier. 0 It is what we prevent, rather than what we do that counts most in Government. 0 As to the advantages of temperance in the training of the armed forces and of its benefits to the members of the forces themselves, there can be no... → 0 Where there is little or no public opinion, there is likely to be bad government, which sooner or later becomes autocratic government. 0 Far more has been accomplished for the welfare and progress of mankind by preventing bad actions than by doing good ones. 0 Only the man who disciplines himself strictly can stand for long the terrific pace of modern war. 0 1 2 3 Ctrl → Add a quote!


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