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Monthly Archives: January 2009

Some favourite quotes on communicating

It is a luxury to be understood. — Ralph Waldo Emerson
The best argument is that which seems merely an explanation. — Dale Carnegie
Communication is something so simple and difficult that we can never put it in simple words. — T.S. Matthews
Ten people who speak make more noise than ten thousand who are silent. — Napoleon
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Celebrating Sir John A.

Upon Sir John A. Macdonald’s death, (the soon-to-be Prime Minister) Wilfred Laurier paid tribute to him in the House of Commons (June 8, 1891):
“The place of Sir John A. Macdonald in this country was so large and so absorbing that it is almost impossible to conceive that the politics of this country - the fate [...]

Happy Birthday Sir John A.

 
January 11th marks the birth date of Sir John A. Macdonald, Canada’s first Prime Minister and THE Father of Confederation. Here are but a few memorable quotes to celebrate this great man’s life and accomplishments. 
 

If I had influence over the minds of the people of Canada, any power over their intellect, I would leave [...]