Deeds are not accomplished in a few days, or in a few hours. A century is only a spoke in the wheel of everlasting time.
I have nothing but my heart and I have given it long ago to my country.
What people referred me as is the Father of Manitoba.
I know that through the grace of God, I am the founder of Manitoba.
We must cherish our inheritance. We must preserve our nationality for the youth of our future. The story should be written down to pass on.
I am more convinced everyday that without a single exception I did right. And I have always believed that, as I have acted honestly, the time will come when the people of Canada will see and acknowledge it.