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

Only the man who disciplines himself strictly can stand for long the terrific pace of modern war.

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

The politician's promises of yesterday are the taxes of today.

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.

Far more has been accomplished for the welfare and progress of mankind by preventing bad actions than by doing good ones.

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.