I am only doing now what I have ever done; and ever will continue to do - that is adapting past experience to present reform in the light of high ideals and future objects. John Burns adaptcontinueexperience Change image and share on social
For the moment and for some time great events have been denied me, forward action not come my way. John Burns actiondenyevent Change image and share on social
In this work I have received the opposition of a number of men who only advocate the unobtainable because the immediately possible is beyond their moral courage, administrative ability, and their political prescience. John Burns abilityadministrativeadvocate share on social
Why four great powers should fight over Serbia no fellow can understand. John Burns fellowfightgreat Change image and share on social
I neither drink nor smoke, because my schoolmaster impressed upon me three cardinal virtues; cleanliness in person, cleanliness in mind; temperance. John Burns cardinalcleanlinessdrink Change image and share on social
I must firmly adhere to the views I have held and practice, that Socialism to succeed must be practical, tolerant, cohesive and consciously compromising with Progressive forces running, if not so far, in parallel lines towards its own goal. John Burns adherecohesivecompromise share on social
My duty is clear and at all costs will be done. John Burns clearcostduty Change image and share on social
I am not ashamed to say that I am the son of a washerwoman. John Burns ashamedsonwasherwoman Change image and share on social
The men who made the war were profuse in their praises of the man who kicked the P.M. out of his office and now degrades by his disloyal, dishonest and lying presence the greatest office in the State. John Burns degradedishonestdisloyal Change image and share on social
