Accidents Quote by William Lyon Mackenzie King
“I would not wish to imply that most industrial accidents are due to intemperance. But, certainly, temperance has never failed to reduce their number.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Remarks on Industrial Safety, Canada, 1935
Temperance, or moderation, reduces industrial accidents, though not all are caused by excess.
In simple terms: Moderation lowers accident rates.
Key Takeaway
Promote moderation in workplaces.
Themes
s
accident prevention
responsibility
Mood
concerned
pragmatic
Type
advisory
policy
When to use this quote
- factory safety audits
- employee training
- policy making
Key Concepts
Risk management
behavioral moderation
Questions to Reflect On
- How can safety culture complement moderation?
- What other factors cause accidents?
A Different Perspective
Temperance alone cannot eliminate all accidents.
