Alexander Mackenzie: Quotes about life

“To the working men of Dundee…I press upon them the absolute necessity, as the very foundation of success in life, that they shall assume an erect position; that they shall respect their own manhood; and they will soon compel all other people to respect them”

Alexander Mackenzie

Speech to Working Men of Dundee July 14, 1875 Evoking Burn’s A Man’s A Man For A’ That - Speeches of Alexander Mackenzie during his recent visit...page 44

Life , Men , People , Success

“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

“William Buckingham, George William Ross "The Honourable Alexander Mackenzie: His Life and Times". 1892. Toronto: Rose Publishing Company Limited, 678 pages”

Alexander Mackenzie

References

Life , Time

“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

“London times – the untiring energy, the business-like accuracy, the keen perception and reliable judgment, and above all the inflexible integrity which marked his private life, he carried without abatement of one jot into his public career.”

Alexander Mackenzie

Buckingham and Ross 1892, p. 663
His Character

Life , Business , Time

“Speeches Of The Hon. Alexander Mackenzie During His Recent Visit To Scotland: With His Principal Speeches In Canada Since The Session Of 1875, accompanied by portrait and sketch of his life and public services. 1876, 226 pages”

Alexander Mackenzie

References

Life

“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