Only the man who disciplines himself strictly can stand for long the terrific pace of modern war.
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Few would venture to deny the advantages of temperance in increasing the efficiency of a nation at war.
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There can be little doubt that absence from work, and inefficient work, are frequently due to intemperance.
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Self-denial and self-discipline, however, will be recognized as the outstanding qualities of a good soldier.
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The increased consumption of alcoholic beverages in Canada since the outbreak of war is one evidence of this.
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Far more has been accomplished for the welfare and progress of mankind by preventing bad actions than by doing good ones.
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Where there is little or no public opinion, there is likely to be bad government, which sooner or later becomes autocratic government.
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Government, is the last analysis, is organized opinion. Where there is little or no public opinion, there is likely to be bad government.
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The anxiety of most parents in seeing their sons and daughters enlist does not lie only in the fear of the physical dangers they may encounter.
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I would not wish to imply that most industrial accidents are due to intemperance. But, certainly, temperance has never failed to reduce their number.
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