Conscription if necessary, but not necessarily conscription.

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.

The people of Canada do not wish as a result of mass immigration to make a fundamental alteration in the character of our population. Large scale immigration from the Orient would change the fundamental composition of the Canadian population.

I really believe my greatest service is in the many unwise steps I prevent.

Self-denial and self-discipline, however, will be recognized as the outstanding qualities of a good soldier.

I've always found that you can control people better if you don't see too much of them.

Every hour of useful work is precious.