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~ Sir John A. Macdonald Quotes ~
« on: September 29, 2015, 01:41:51 PM »
Sir John A. Macdonald Quotes


The first Prime Minister of Canada.
Sir John Alexander Macdonald, GCB, KCMG, PC, PC (Can), (11 January 1815 – 6 June 1891) was the first Prime Minister of Canada. The dominant figure of Canadian Confederation, his political career spanned almost half a century. Macdonald served almost nineteen years as Canadian Prime Minister; he is surpassed in tenure only by William Lyon Mackenzie King.

Here are some famous quotes by  Sir John A. Macdonald.




Old Tomorrow.
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Re: ~ Sir John A. Macdonald Quotes ~
« Reply #1 on: September 29, 2015, 01:42:37 PM »
Macdonald's Law: Never write a letter if you can help it and never destroy one.
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Re: ~ Sir John A. Macdonald Quotes ~
« Reply #2 on: September 29, 2015, 01:43:07 PM »
When Fortune empties her chamberpot on your head smile and say 'We are going to have a summer shower.'
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Re: ~ Sir John A. Macdonald Quotes ~
« Reply #3 on: September 29, 2015, 01:43:37 PM »
Confederation is only yet in the gristle and it will require five years more before it hardens into bone.
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Re: ~ Sir John A. Macdonald Quotes ~
« Reply #4 on: September 29, 2015, 01:44:05 PM »
A new Member requires the experience of his first session in the House to teach him how to hang up his overcoat and take his seat in a manner befitting a gentlemen.
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