I believed the people had a true instinct in most matters of government when left alone. That they were not swayed, as specially favoured individuals were, by personal interest, but rather by a sense of what best served the common… — William Lyon Mackenzie King Copy Share Image
If the military might of Germany and Japan are ultimately to be crushed, the United Nations, one and all, must definitely and urgently strive… — William Lyon Mackenzie King Copy Share Image
I really believe my greatest service is in the many unwise steps I prevent. — William Lyon Mackenzie King Copy Share Image
A true man does not only stand up for himself, he stands up for those that do not have the ability to. — William Lyon Mackenzie King Copy Share Image
From the outset of the war, the Canadian people have clearly shown that it is their desire to help in every way to make… — William Lyon Mackenzie King Copy Share Image
Conscription if necessary, but not necessarily conscription. — William Lyon Mackenzie King Copy Share Image
Nor do we begin to have a clear appreciation of what the increase in consumption of alcoholic beverages in wartime means in increased risk,… — William Lyon Mackenzie King Copy Share Image
Where there is little or no public opinion, there is likely to be bad government, which sooner or later becomes autocratic government. — William Lyon Mackenzie King Copy Share Image
Self-denial and self-discipline, however, will be recognized as the outstanding qualities of a good soldier. — William Lyon Mackenzie King Copy Share Image
There can be little doubt that absence from work, and inefficient work, are frequently due to intemperance. — William Lyon Mackenzie King Copy Share Image
Since the outbreak of war, there has been in our country a steady increase in the consumption of spirits, wine and beer. It is… — William Lyon Mackenzie King Copy Share Image
The anxiety of most parents in seeing their sons and daughters enlist does not lie only in the fear of the physical dangers they… — William Lyon Mackenzie King Copy Share Image
The politician's promises of yesterday are the taxes of today. — William Lyon Mackenzie King Copy Share Image
Until the control of the issue of currency and credit is restored to government and recognized as its most conspicuous and sacred responsibility, all… — William Lyon Mackenzie King Copy Share Image
In the twelve months immediately preceding the outbreak; of war, the quantity of spirits, both domestic and imported released for sale in Canada, amounted… — William Lyon Mackenzie King Copy Share Image
The people of Canada do not wish as a result of mass immigration to make a fundamental alteration in the character of our population.… — William Lyon Mackenzie King Copy Share Image
