"The two greatest things that all men aim at in any free government are liberty and permanency. We have had liberty en…"

"We have here no traditions and ancient venerable institutions; here, there are no aristocratic elements hallowed by t…"

"This is a new land - a land of pretension because it is new; because classes and systems have not had that time to gr…"

"If we are true to Canada, if we do not desire to become part and parcel of these people, we cannot overlook this the …"

"The idea of a universal democracy in America is no more welcome to the minds of thoughtful men among us than was that…"

"I will content myself, Mr. Speaker, with those principal motives to union; first, that we are in the rapids and must …"

"Everything we did was done in form and with propriety, and the result of our proceedings is the document [the Quebec …"

"Miracles would cease to be miracles if they were events of everyday occurrence; the very nature of wonders requires t…"

"That is a glorious doctrine to instill into society. (Cheers.)"

"Aye, think! Since time and life began, Your mind has only feared and slept; Of all the beasts they called you man Onl…"