John A. Macdonald Quotes

I must have another $10,000. Will be the last time of calling. Do not fail me. Answer today. - View Quote Details on I must have another $10,000. Will be the last time…
I get sick… not because of drink [but because] I am forced to listen to the ranting of my honourable opponent. - View Quote Details on I get sick… not because of drink [but because] I…
He hoped that Britain and Canada would have “a healthy and cordial alliance. Instead of looking upon us as a merely dependent colony, England will have in us a friendly nation, a subordinate but still a powerful people to stand by her in North America in peace or in war.” - 1865 - View Quote Details on He hoped that Britain and Canada would have “a healthy…
Yes, but the people would prefer John A. drunk to George Brown sober. - View Quote Details on Yes, but the people would prefer John A. drunk to…
Anyone can support me when they think I’m right. What I want is someone that will support me when I am wrong. - View Quote Details on Anyone can support me when they think I’m right. What…
As for myself, my course is clear. A British subject I was born — a British subject I will die. With my utmost effort, with my latest breath, will I oppose the ‘veiled treason’ which attempts by sordid means and mercenary proffers to lure our people from their allegiance. - View Quote Details on As for myself, my course is clear. A British subject…
Ain’t I the old devil though? - View Quote Details on Ain’t I the old devil though?
Yes, In my Canada the rich will always be a minority - View Quote Details on Yes, In my Canada the rich will always be a…
Let us be English or let us be French… but above all let us be Canadians. - View Quote Details on Let us be English or let us be French… but…
We must protect the rights of minorities, and the rich are always fewer in number than the poor. - View Quote Details on We must protect the rights of minorities, and the rich…