Quotes of John A. Macdonald - somelinesforyou

“ Confederation is only yet in the gristle, and it will require five years more before it hardens into bone. ”

- John A. Macdonald

“ It must be an independent House, having a free action of its own, for it is only valuable as being a regulating body, calmly considering the legislation initiated by the popular branch, and preventing any hasty or ill considered legislation which may come from that body, but it will never set itself in opposition against the deliberate and understood wishes of the people. ”

- John A. Macdonald

“ Confederation is only yet in the gristle, and it will require five years more before it hardens into bone. ”

- John A. Macdonald

“ Confederation is only yet in the gristle, and it will require five years more before it hardens into bone. ”

- John A. Macdonald

“ Confederation is only yet in the gristle, and it will require five years more before it hardens into bone. ”

- John A. Macdonald

“ It must be an independent House, having a free action of its own, for it is only valuable as being a regulating body, calmly considering the legislation initiated by the popular branch, and preventing any hasty or ill considered legislation which may come from that body, but it will never set itself in opposition against the deliberate and understood wishes of the people. ”

- John A. Macdonald

“ It must be an independent House, having a free action of its own, for it is only valuable as being a regulating body, calmly considering the legislation initiated by the popular branch, and preventing any hasty or ill considered legislation which may come from that body, but it will never set itself in opposition against the deliberate and understood wishes of the people. ”

- John A. Macdonald

“ When Fortune empties her chamberpot on your head, smile and say 'We are going to have a summer shower.'. ”

- John A. Macdonald

“ Confederation is only yet in the gristle, and it will require five years more before it hardens into bone. ”

- John A. Macdonald

“ When Fortune empties her chamberpot on your head, smile and say 'We are going to have a summer shower.'. ”

- John A. Macdonald

“ It must be an independent House, having a free action of its own, for it is only valuable as being a regulating body, calmly considering the legislation initiated by the popular branch, and preventing any hasty or ill considered legislation which may come from that body, but it will never set itself in opposition against the deliberate and understood wishes of the people. ”

- John A. Macdonald

“ These impulsive half-breeds have got spoiled by this emeute and must be kept down by a strong hand until they are swamped by the influx of settlers. ”

- John A. Macdonald

“ It must be an independent House, having a free action of its own, for it is only valuable as being a regulating body, calmly considering the legislation initiated by the popular branch, and preventing any hasty or ill considered legislation which may come from that body, but it will never set itself in opposition against the deliberate and understood wishes of the people. ”

- John A. Macdonald

“ Never write a letter if you can help it, and never destroy one! ”

- John A. Macdonald

“ When Fortune empties her chamberpot on your head, smile and say 'We are going to have a summer shower.'. ”

- John A. Macdonald

“ It must be an independent House, having a free action of its own, for it is only valuable as being a regulating body, calmly considering the legislation initiated by the popular branch, and preventing any hasty or ill considered legislation which may come from that body, but it will never set itself in opposition against the deliberate and understood wishes of the people. ”

- John A. Macdonald

“ When Fortune empties her chamberpot on your head, smile and say 'We are going to have a summer shower.'. ”

- John A. Macdonald

“ It must be an independent House, having a free action of its own, for it is only valuable as being a regulating body, calmly considering the legislation initiated by the popular branch, and preventing any hasty or ill considered legislation which may come from that body, but it will never set itself in opposition against the deliberate and understood wishes of the people. ”

- John A. Macdonald

“ These impulsive half-breeds have got spoiled by this emeute and must be kept down by a strong hand until they are swamped by the influx of settlers. ”

- John A. Macdonald

“ These impulsive half-breeds have got spoiled by this emeute and must be kept down by a strong hand until they are swamped by the influx of settlers. ”

- John A. Macdonald

“ Confederation is only yet in the gristle, and it will require five years more before it hardens into bone. ”

- John A. Macdonald

“ These impulsive half-breeds have got spoiled by this emeute and must be kept down by a strong hand until they are swamped by the influx of settlers. ”

- John A. Macdonald

“ When Fortune empties her chamberpot on your head, smile and say 'We are going to have a summer shower.'. ”

- John A. Macdonald

“ It must be an independent House, having a free action of its own, for it is only valuable as being a regulating body, calmly considering the legislation initiated by the popular branch, and preventing any hasty or ill considered legislation which may come from that body, but it will never set itself in opposition against the deliberate and understood wishes of the people. ”

- John A. Macdonald

“ These impulsive half-breeds have got spoiled by this emeute and must be kept down by a strong hand until they are swamped by the influx of settlers. ”

- John A. Macdonald

“ When Fortune empties her chamberpot on your head, smile and say 'We are going to have a summer shower.'. ”

- John A. Macdonald
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