William Lyon Mackenzie King quotes

William Lyon Mackenzie King was a Canadian politician who served as Prime Minister for over twenty years. His leadership guided Canada through significant events such as the Great Depression and World War II. He is remembered as one of the country's most influential and longest-serving prime ministers. Here are 39 of his quotes:

Only the man who disciplines himself strictly can stand for long the terrific pace of modern war. (William Lyon Mackenzie King)
Let it be remembered, too, that at a time of war, nearly every one is under great strain. View quote
William Lyon Mackenzie King
The anxiety of most parents in seeing their sons and daughters enlist does not lie only in the fear of the physical dangers they may encounter. View quote
William Lyon Mackenzie King
Government, in the last analysis, is organized opinion. Where there is little or no public opinion, there is likely to be bad government. View quote
William Lyon Mackenzie King
Where there is little or no public opinion, there is likely to be bad government, which sooner or later becomes autocratic government. View quote
William Lyon Mackenzie King
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 and ability of each. Nothing less will assure a total effort. View quote
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Until the control of the issue of currency and credit is restored to government and recognized as its most conspicuous and sacred responsibility, all talks of the sovereignty of Parliament and of democracy is idle and futile. View quote
William Lyon Mackenzie King
Conscription if necessary, but not necessarily conscription. View quote
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Far more has been accomplished for the welfare and progress of mankind by preventing bad actions than by doing good ones. View quote
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Self-denial and self-discipline, however, will be recognized as the outstanding qualities of a good soldier. View quote
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I really believe my greatest service is in the many unwise steps I prevent. (William Lyon Mackenzie King)
When gasoline and rubber are rationed, electric power and transport facilities are becoming increasingly scarce, and manpower shortages are developing, it is difficult for people to understand their increased use for other than the most vital needs of war. View quote
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Usury once in control will wreck the nation. View quote
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Every hour of useful work is precious. View quote
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Once a nation parts with the control of its credit, it matters not who makes the laws. View quote
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Each year, therefore, a dollar spent on alcoholic beverages has purchased a smaller quantity. View quote
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Fortunately, the Canadian people in all their habits, are essentially a temperate people. View quote
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Nor do we begin to have a clear appreciation of what the increase in consumption of alcoholic beverages in wartime means in increased risk, and in loss of efficiency to the fighting and working forces of the country. View quote
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Workers in industry are the partners in war of the fighting forces. View quote
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. View quote
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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 doubt in the world. (William Lyon Mackenzie King)
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. View quote
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For one cause or another, it has become necessary to impose restrictions upon the use of many commodities, including not a few of the necessities of life. View quote
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It is what we prevent, rather than what we do that counts most in Government. View quote
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The politician's promises of yesterday are the taxes of today. View quote
William Lyon Mackenzie King

William Lyon Mackenzie King

William Lyon Mackenzie King - Image
Occupation: Canadian Politician
Born: December 17, 1874
Died: July 22, 1950
Quotes count: 39
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