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.

The politician's promises of yesterday are the taxes of today.

It is what we prevent, rather than what we do that counts most in Government.

Far more has been accomplished for the welfare and progress of mankind by preventing bad actions than by doing good ones.