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Wilfrid Laurier
Wilfrid Laurier

Wilfrid Laurier, a former Prime Minister of Canada, was born on November 20, 1841, and passed away on February 17, 1919. He played a significant role in Canadian history, known for his political skills and efforts to unify and develop the country. more

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“We are here a nation, composed of the most heterogeneous elements-Protestants and Catholics, English, French, German, Irish, Scotch, every one, let it be remembered, with his traditions, with his prejudices. In each of these conflicting antagonistic elements, however, there is a common spot of patriotism, and the only true policy is that which reaches that common patriotism and makes it vibrate in all toward common ends and common aspirations.”

“If a man attains a high station in life, it is because he has acquired or was blessed with native ability as a salesman. Schooling, college degrees, intellect, brilliancy, are of no avail to the man who lacks the ability to attract the cooperative efforts of others, thus to create opportunities for himself.”