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

Quote by William Lyon Mackenzie King

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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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Since the outbreak of war, there has been in our country a steady increase in...

Since the outbreak of war, there has been in our country a steady increase in...

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,...

On behalf of the federal government, I wish now publicly to appeal to the provinces...

On behalf of the federal government, I wish now publicly to appeal to the provinces...

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...

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...

Each year, therefore, a dollar spent on alcoholic beverages has purchased a smaller quantity.

Each year, therefore, a dollar spent on alcoholic beverages has purchased a smaller quantity.

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...

Just when we most need to be clearheaded, in order to face the hard facts...

Just when we most need to be clearheaded, in order to face the hard facts...

Nor do we begin to have a clear appreciation of what the increase in consumption...

Nor do we begin to have a clear appreciation of what the increase in consumption...

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

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

I would not wish to imply that most industrial accidents are due to intemperance. But,...

I would not wish to imply that most industrial accidents are due to intemperance. But,...

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.

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...

Everything in excess is opposed to nature.

Everything in excess is opposed to nature.

Happiness is being famous for your financial ability to indulge in every kind of excess.

Happiness is being famous for your financial ability to indulge in every kind of excess.