John Abbott Quotes
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'How do you know so much about everything?' was asked of a very wise and intelligent man; and the answer was 'By never being afraid or ashamed to ask questions as to anything of which I was ignorant.'
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Every man's ability may be strengthened or increased by culture.
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A Lifetime Warranty on a concealed carry firearm isn't much good, If the firearm fails in an armed encounter, the owner of the firearm might expire, along with the warranty.
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I hate politics and what are considered their appropriate measures. I hate notoriety, public meetings, public speeches, caucuses and everything that I know of which is apparently the necessary incident of politics - except doing public work to the best of my ability.
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It is essential to view learning as a total community responsibility.
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War is the science of destruction.
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John Abbott
- Born: March 12, 1821
- Died: October 30, 1893
- Occupation: Former Prime Minister of Canada
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