“ It is what we prevent, rather than what we do that counts most in Government. ”
Not necessarily conscription but conscription if necessary.
~ William Lyon Mackenzie King
Government in the last analysis is organised opinion. Where there is little or no public opinion there is likely to be bad government which sooner or later becomes autocratic government.
Far more has been accomplished for the welfare and progress of mankind by preventing bad actions than by doing good ones.
I really believe my greatest service is in the many unwise steps I prevent.
