Person

Alexander Mackenzie

Peerage person ID=109783

Peerage person ID=109783

Notable quotes

“We shall all respect the principles of each other and do nothing that would be regarded as an act of oppression to any portion of the people.”
— Speech to the House of Commons (March 10, 1875)
“Loyalty to the Queen does not require a man to bow down to her manservant, her maidservant, her ox... or her ass!”
— responding to McDougall who claimed he was disloyal for not supporting the Government - Lambton debates 1867 - Buckingham page 229
“I have always held those political opinions which point to the universal brotherhood of man, no matter in what rank of life he may have taken his origin”
— Speech to Working Men of Dundee July 14, 1875 - Speeches of Alexander Mackenzie during his recent visit...page 43
“No Canadian government, whatever political party, will attempt to hinder the extension of the true principle of free trade all over the world”
— Speech The Banquet in Dundee July 13, 1875 - Speeches of Alexander Mackenzie during his recent visit...page 34
“On all questions of principle, the party is not only Liberal, but clear grit in the real sense of the word.... pure sand without a particle of dirt in it!”
— on campaign trail for Ontario provincial election in Strathroy 1871 Thomson
“I determined to rule in broad daylight or not at all”
— letter a friend September 21, 1878 reflecting on his election loss Buckingham page 518

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