Each year, therefore, a dollar spent on alcoholic beverages has purchased a smaller quantity.

Let it be remembered, too, that at a time of war, nearly every one is under great strain.

I believed the people had a true instinct in most matters of government when left alone. That they were not swayed, as specially favoured individuals were, by personal interest, but rather by a sense of what best served the common good. That they recognized the truth when it was put before them, and that a leader can guide so long as he kept to the right lines. I did not think it was a mark of leadership to try to make the people do what one wanted them to do.

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.

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.

A true man does not only stand up for himself, he stands up for those that do not have the ability to.

Each year, therefore, a dollar spent on alcoholic beverages has purchased a smaller quantity.