49 Quotes by William Lyon Mackenzie King

...the ends of industry must be made subservient to the ends of humanity, not humanity made subservient to industry.

Where there is little or no public opinion, there is likely to be bad government, which sooner or later becomes autocratic government.

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

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

Temperance is essential, if the services of men and women are to be employed to the best and most useful effect according, to the physical capacity and ability of each. Nothing less will assure a total effort.

Since the outbreak of war, there has been in our country a steady increase in the consumption of spirits, wine and beer. It is estimated that in dollar volume, the annual outlay is now practically double what it was before the war.

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.

Once a nation parts with the control of its credit, it matters not who makes the laws.

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