What is the difference between a cactus and a conservative caucus? On a cactus, the pricks are on the outside.
John DiefenbakerFreedom includes the right to say what others may object to and resent... The essence of citizenship is to be tolerant of strong and provocative words.
John DiefenbakerI've lived history. I've made history, and I know I'll have my place in history. That's not egoism.
John DiefenbakerI have one love - Canada; one purpose - Canada's greatness; one aim - Canadian unity from the Atlantic to the Pacific.
John DiefenbakerOne 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.
John Diefenbaker