Alexander Mackenzie: Man

Alexander Mackenzie was 2nd Prime Minister of Canada. Explore interesting quotes on man.
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“I would rather sacrifice political position tomorrow than do an unworthy act which would subject me to the censure of an honest man”

Alexander Mackenzie

“Montreal Star – it is one of the very foremost architects of the Canadian nationality that we mourn. In the dark days of ’73 Canadians were in a state of panic, distrusting the stability of their newly-built Dominion; no one can tell what would have happened had not the stalwart form of Alexander Mackenzie lifted itself above the screaming, vociferating and denying mass of politicians, and all Canada felt at once, there was a man who could be trusted.”

Alexander Mackenzie

Buckingham and Ross 1892, p. 661
His Character

Star

“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”

Alexander Mackenzie

Speech to Working Men of Dundee July 14, 1875 - Speeches of Alexander Mackenzie during his recent visit...page 43

Life , Universe

“Westminster Review – a man, who although, through failing health and failing voice, he had virtually passed out of public life, yet retained to the last the affectionate veneration of the Canadian people as no other man of the time can be said to have done. (Buckingham and Ross 1892, p. 651, The Westminster Review Volume 137)”

Alexander Mackenzie

His Character

Life , People , Health , Time

“Charlottetown Patriot – in all that constitutes the real man, the honest statesman, the true patriot, the warm friend, and sincere Christian, he had few equals. Possessed of a clear intellect, a retentive memory, and a ready command of appropriate words, he was one of the most logical and powerful speakers we have ever heard.”

Alexander Mackenzie

Buckingham and Ross 1892, p. 662
His Character

Memory , Sincerity

“Toronto Globe – he was a man who loved the people and fought for their rights against privilege and monopoly in every form. (Buckingham and Ross 1892, p. 661)”

Alexander Mackenzie

His Character

Love , People

“W. L. Mackenzie (Canada West/Ontario Leader of 1837 Rebellion) – “He is every whit a self-made, self-educated man. Has large mental capacity and indomitable energy.””

Alexander Mackenzie

Buckingham and Ross 1892, p. 120
His Character

Education

“Westminster Review – a man, who although, through failing health and failing voice, he had virtually passed out of public life, yet retained to the last the affectionate veneration of the Canadian people as no other man of the time can be said to have done.”

Alexander Mackenzie

Buckingham and Ross 1892, p. 651, The Westminster Review Volume 137
His Character

Life , Time , People , Health

“Loyalty to the Queen does not require a man to bow down to her manservant, her maidservant, her ox… or her ass!”

Alexander Mackenzie

responding to McDougall who claimed he was disloyal for not supporting the Government - Lambton debates 1867 - Buckingham page 229

Loyalty