William Lyon Mackenzie King Quotes & Sayings (Page 3)

“Just when we most need to be clearheaded, in order to face the hard facts before us, there is all too frequently a very real inclination to give way to dangerous tendencies merely as an escape from realities.”

“Every hour of useful work is precious.”

“Once a nation parts with the control of its credit, it matters not who makes the laws.”

“The increased consumption of alcoholic beverages in Canada since the outbreak of war is one evidence of this.”

“Usury once in control will wreck the nation.”

“I really believe my greatest service is in the many unwise steps I prevent.”

“If the military might of Germany and Japan are ultimately to be crushed, the United Nations, one and all, must definitely and urgently strive toward a total war effort.”

“Fortunately, the Canadian people in all their habits, are essentially a temperate people.”

“There can be little doubt that absence from work, and inefficient work, are frequently due to intemperance.”

“Few would venture to deny the advantages of temperance in increasing the efficiency of a nation at war.”