The Liberals are the flying saucers of politics. No one can make head nor tail of them and they never are seen twice in the same place.

What is the difference between a cactus and a conservative caucus? On a cactus, the pricks are on the outside.

One moment it's a cathedral, at another time there is no words to describe it when it ceases, for short periods of time, to have any regard for the proprieties that constitute not only Parliament, but its tradition. I've seen it in all its greatness. I have inwardly wept over it when it is degraded.

There can be no dedication to Canada's future without a knowledge of its past.

I've got all of my enemies here in the Cabinet where I can keep an eye on them.

I have always been a House of Commons man.

I am so excited about Canadians ruling the world.