I must firmly adhere to the views I have held and practice, that Socialism to succeed must be practical, tolerant, cohesive and consciously compromising with Progressive forces running, if not so far, in parallel lines towards its own goal. — John Burns Copy Share Image
I recognise that Socialism has ended its purely theoretical course, and that the hour to construct has come. — John Burns Copy Share Image
I want the municipality to be a helping hand to the man with a desire of sympathy, to help the fallen when it is… — John Burns Copy Share Image
I neither drink nor smoke, because my schoolmaster impressed upon me three cardinal virtues; cleanliness in person, cleanliness in mind; temperance. — John Burns Copy Share Image
Why four great powers should fight over Serbia no fellow can understand. — John Burns Copy Share Image
I am only doing now what I have ever done; and ever will continue to do - that is adapting past experience to present… — John Burns Copy Share Image
I am depressed rather at the wave of brutality sweeping over the country. — John Burns Copy Share Image
For the moment and for some time great events have been denied me, forward action not come my way. — John Burns Copy Share Image
I must firmly adhere to the views I have held and practice, that Socialism to succeed must be practical, tolerant, cohesive and consciously compromising… — John Burns Copy Share Image
