F. A. Harper Quotes

This time we aren't fighting the Yankees, we're fighting our friends. But remember this, no matter how bitter things get, they're still our friends and this is still our home.

Make no mistake. Canada is not a bilingual country. In fact it is less bilingual today than it has ever been...

The path to obesity is paved with bacon and white bread; the way to skinny is built on apples and Ezekiel.

Having hit a wall, the next logical step is not to bang our heads against it.

I'm inspired by the poets, so I'm always going to give in that direction, rather than in any other. It's the making of me... and also the downfall of me.

I will not reach my full potential as a man unless I find my partner.

It’s never an insult to be called what somebody thinks is a bad name. It just shows you how poor that person is, it doesn’t hurt you.

You can't build anything with a flimsy foundation. Friendship is the foundation.

Life is short and if you're looking for extension, you had best do well. 'Cause there's good deeds and then there's good intentions. They are as far apart as Heaven and Hell.

She seemed glad to see me when I appeared in the kitchen, and by watching her I began to think there was some skill involved in being a girl.

The bigger the trophy, the more trivial the contest.

I would advise anyone who aspires to a writing career that before developing his talent he would be wise to develop a thick hide.

I think in Atlantic Canada, because of what happened in the decades following Confederation, there is a culture of defeat that we have to overcome.

Even though you really don't feel like you're motivated to go to the gym, remember how good you felt after the last time you went. Keep that in the forefront of your brain.

Forever always seems to be around when it begins, but forever never seems to be around when it ends

The spirit is what guides my life, and I'm humbly on my knees in thanks for guidance and direction every day. But God is not something to be preached, it's something to be lived.

As long as the songs are strong, I think you can express yourself in any style and have it be soulful and have it be your own voice.

Things are never as bad as they seem.

I try to give'em a reason, you see. It helps folks if they can latch onto a reason.

My choice is what I choose to be.

When a child asks you something, answer him, for goodness' sake.

Don't go to the funeral until the day of the funeral - live this day.

It's not time to worry yet

The Leader of the Opposition's constitutional obligation - the obligation to Parliament - it's the reason we did the merger! - is to make sure Canadians have an alternative for government.

Any writer worth his salt writes to please himself...It's a self-exploratory operation that is endless. An exorcism of not necessarily his demon, but of his divine discontent.

I found that people like rules, and I love to tell people what to do. It's not rocket science when it comes to weight loss. It's about eating a little less and moving a little bit more.

The Blind Boys are truly the deepest well of American musical heritage you can discover.

Don't miss your life.

It's better to be silent than to be a fool.

The world awakens on the run And will soon be earning With hopes of better days to come It's a morning yearning.

What the government has to do, if it wants to govern for any length of time, is it must appeal primarily to the third parties in the House of Commons to get them to support it.

I really feel like the sky is the limit with the Innocent Criminals today.

I have no difficulty with the recognition of civil unions for non-traditional relationships but I believe in law we should protect the traditional definition of marriage.

hold your head high and keep those fists down - Atticus Finch

I really feel there's no limitation on what this band can do in the studio or on the stage. That's an empowering feeling - that we can bring a song to life.

On the justification for the war, it wasn't related to finding any particular weapon of mass destruction.

Don't indulge your theories, think of your children and listen to the experts.

Let the dead bury the dead.

Bad language is a stage all children go through, and it dies with time when they learn they're not attracting attention with it.

There is a Canadian culture that is in some ways unique to Canada, but I don't think Canadian culture coincides neatly with borders.

As I constantly remind Canadians, there isnt really a Canadian economy anymore. It is a global economy.

I don't believe an Alliance government should sponsor legislation on abortion or a referendum on abortion.

When you're at the top, there's only one way to go.

When stalking one’s prey, it is best to take one’s time. Say nothing, and as sure as eggs he will become curious and emerge.

Folks don't like to have somebody around knowing more than they do.

Canada remains alienated from its allies, shut out of the reconstruction process to some degree, unable to influence events. There is no upside to the position Canada took.

That proves something- that a gang of wild animals can be stopped, simply because they're still human.

I don't get into that second guessing of myself publicly.

We should have been there shoulder to shoulder with our allies. Our concern is the instability of our government as an ally. We are playing again with national and global security matters.

First of all, I can't forget my first responsibility - which is to be the Leader of the Opposition and that's to provide an alternative government.