Lisa Wojna. Bathroom Book of Canadian Quotes. (2005) Well done collection of quotes, organised by theme and subject. An author index would have been helpful. A few samples:
Speak up, gentlemen. I’m not opposed to male participants in government. (Charlotte Whitton, mayor of Ottawa)
Going to church doesn’t make you a Christian any more than going to a garage makes you a car. (Laurence J. Peter, educator)
Why don’t you all go back where you came from? We own this land; we’re your landlords. And the rent is due. (Kahn-Tineta Horn, Mohawk)
We need spring. We need it desperately, and, usually, we need it before God is willing to give it to us. (Peter Gzowski, radio host)
A proof is a proof. What kind of a proof? It’s a proof. And when you have a good proof, it’s because it’s proven. (Jean Chretien, Prime Minister)
Diaper spelled backwards spells repaid. Think about it. (Marshall McLuhan, Professor of English)
A keeper. ****
Monday, January 27, 2020
Canadian Quotes
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Canadian History,
Humour,
Philosophy,
Politics
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