If I am outspoken of the dangers of intemperance to members of our armed forces, it is because we are all especially concerned for the welfare of those who are risking their lives in the cause of freedom.

Quote by William Lyon Mackenzie King

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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...

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...

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.

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...

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...

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...

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...

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.

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...

The greatly increased consumption of alcoholic beverages is very largely a direct result of the...

The greatly increased consumption of alcoholic beverages is very largely a direct result of the...

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.

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...

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.

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...

Usury once in control will wreck the nation.

Usury once in control will wreck the nation.

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,...

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...

Far more has been accomplished for the welfare and progress of mankind by preventing bad...

Far more has been accomplished for the welfare and progress of mankind by preventing bad...

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...