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

“...the Reformers of this country will remember... with gratitude, that it was the great leaders of the Reform Party who first gave perfect civil and religious rights to the people of Canada”

“Lord Dufferin – “as pure as crystal, and as true as steel, with lots of common sense.”

“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!”

“Sir Wilfred Laurier – “one of the truest and strongest characters to be met within Canadian history. He was endowed with a warm heart and a copious and rich fancy, though veiled by a somewhat reticent exterior, and he was of friends the most tender and true.”

“S.H. Blake – “God give us more such as he was, honest and true.”

“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.”