I would not wish to imply that most industrial accidents are due to intemperance. But, certainly, temperance has never failed to reduce their number.

Quote by William Lyon Mackenzie King

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If I am outspoken of the dangers of intemperance to members of our armed forces,...

If I am outspoken of the dangers of intemperance to members of our armed forces,...

There can be little doubt that absence from work, and inefficient work, are frequently due...

There can be little doubt that absence from work, and inefficient work, are frequently due...

Every hour of useful work is precious.

Every hour of useful work is precious.

In the twelve months immediately preceding the outbreak; of war, the quantity of spirits, both...

In the twelve months immediately preceding the outbreak; of war, the quantity of spirits, both...

The anxiety of most parents in seeing their sons and daughters enlist does not lie...

The anxiety of most parents in seeing their sons and daughters enlist does not lie...

For one cause or another, it has become necessary to impose restrictions upon the use...

For one cause or another, it has become necessary to impose restrictions upon the use...

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

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

Until the control of the issue of currency and credit is restored to government and...

Until the control of the issue of currency and credit is restored to government and...

From the outset of the war, the Canadian people have clearly shown that it is...

From the outset of the war, the Canadian people have clearly shown that it is...

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

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

Fortunately, the Canadian people in all their habits, are essentially a temperate people.

Fortunately, the Canadian people in all their habits, are essentially a temperate people.

No one will deny that the excessive use of alcohol and alcoholic beverages would do...

No one will deny that the excessive use of alcohol and alcoholic beverages would do...

The increased consumption of alcoholic beverages in Canada since the outbreak of war is one...

The increased consumption of alcoholic beverages in Canada since the outbreak of war is one...

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

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

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

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

If the military might of Germany and Japan are ultimately to be crushed, the United...

If the military might of Germany and Japan are ultimately to be crushed, the United...

As to the advantages of temperance in the training of the armed forces and of...

As to the advantages of temperance in the training of the armed forces and of...

Few would venture to deny the advantages of temperance in increasing the efficiency of a...

Few would venture to deny the advantages of temperance in increasing the efficiency of a...

Workers in industry are the partners in war of the fighting forces.

Workers in industry are the partners in war of the fighting forces.

Regardless of what one's attitude towards prohibition may be, temperance is something against which, at...

Regardless of what one's attitude towards prohibition may be, temperance is something against which, at...