Alexander Mackenzie: Politics

““He was, and ever will remain, the Sir Galahad of Canadian politics” (Marquis 1903, p. 418)”

“I would rather sacrifice political position tomorrow than do an unworthy act which would subject me to the censure of an honest man”

“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”

“Philadelphia Record – Like Caesar, who twice refused a knightly crown, Alexander Mackenzie refused knighthood three times. Unlike Caesar, he owed his political overthrow to his incorruptible honesty and unswerving integrity.”

“St. John Telegraph – he was loved by the people and his political opponents were compelled to respect him even above their own chosen leader. As a statesman, he has had few equals.”

“Civil servants should keep out of politics and politics should be kept out of the civil service”