William Lyon Mackenzie King Quotes

William Lyon Mackenzie King — Canadian Politician born on December 17, 1874, died on July 22, 1950

William Lyon Mackenzie King OM CMG PC, also commonly known as Mackenzie King, was the dominant Canadian political leader from the 1920s through the 1940s. He served as the tenth Prime Minister of Canada in 1921-1926, 1926-1930, and 1935-1948. He is best known for his leadership of Canada throughout the Second World War when he mobilized Canadian money, supplies and volunteers to support Britain while boosting the economy and maintaining home front morale. A Liberal with 22 years in office, he was the longest-serving prime minister in Canadian history. Trained in law and social work, he was keenly interested in the human condition, and played a major role in laying the foundations of the Canadian welfare state... (wikipedia)

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

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

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

The anxiety of most parents in seeing their sons and daughters enlist does not lie only in the fear of the physical dangers they may encounter.

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.

William Lyon Mackenzie King Quotes

Login with