John A. Macdonald

A new Member requires the experience of his first session in the House to teach him how to hang up his overcoat and take his seat in a manner befitting a gentlemen.

Macdonald's Law: Never write a letter if you can help it and never destroy one.

When Fortune empties her chamberpot on your head smile and say 'We are going to have a summer shower.'

Confederation is only yet in the gristle and it will require five years more before it hardens into bone.