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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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...

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,...

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...

Every hour of useful work is precious.

Every hour of useful work is precious.

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...

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...

When gasoline and rubber are rationed, electric power and transport facilities are becoming increasingly scarce,...

When gasoline and rubber are rationed, electric power and transport facilities are becoming increasingly scarce,...

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...

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...

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...

Temperance is essential, if the services of men and women are to be employed to...

Temperance is essential, if the services of men and women are to be employed to...

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

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

Usury once in control will wreck the nation.

Usury once in control will wreck the nation.

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...

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...

Conscription if necessary, but not necessarily conscription.

Conscription if necessary, but not necessarily conscription.

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...

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.

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

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

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.