William Lyon Mackenzie King Quotes

It is what we prevent, rather than what we do that counts most in Government.

government

Not necessarily conscription, but conscription if necessary.

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

service

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

action progress

From the outset of the war, the Canadian people have clearly shown that it is their desire to help in every way to make Canada's war effort as effective as possible.

effort help people war

For one cause or another, it has become necessary to impose restrictions upon the use of many commodities, including not a few of the necessities of life.

life

If the military might of Germany and Japan are ultimately to be crushed, the United Nations, one and all, must definitely and urgently strive toward a total war effort.

effort nations unitednations war

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

thetimes time war