A Colony, Yet A Nation

What Is Hateful Is Not Rebellion But The Despotism Which Induces The Rebellion; What Is Hateful Are Not Rebels But The Men, Who, Having The Enjoyment Of Power, Do Not Discharge The Duties Of Power; They Are The Men Who, Having The Power To Redress Wrongs, Refuse To Listen To The Petitioners That Are Sent To Them; They Are The Men Who, When They Are Asked For A Loaf, Give A Stone.

We French-canadians Belong To One Country, Canada: Canada Is For Us The Whole World: But The English-canadians Have Two Countries, One Here And One Across The Sea.

If I Were Not French I Would Choose To Be - Scotch.

I Am A Subject Of The British Crown, But Whenever I Have To Choose Between The Interests Of England And Canada It Is Manifest To Me That The Interests Of My Country Are Identical With Those Of The United States Of America.

I Am Not Here To Parade My Religious Sentiments, But I Declare I Have Too Much Respect For The Faith In Which I Was Born To Ever Use It As The Basis Of A Political Organization