The notion of ‘police’ – that is, rational administration – was seen as a historical force which could bring civilized improvement to societies.

Spiders feed on gnats and flies.

The fastest way to destroy one's credibility in Ottawa or anywhere else is to go to bat over something frivolous. I recall Dan McKenzie (Winnipeg South Centre) coming to see me with an article he'd picked up that said metrification would result in a ten-hour day. He even had a picture of the new clock.

Nathaniel's coat, sir, was not fully made; And Gabriel's pumps were all unpinked i' the heel