Famous quote by William Lyon Mackenzie King

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When gasoline and rubber are rationed, electric power and transport facilities are becoming increasingly scarce, and man
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"When gasoline and rubber are rationed, electric power and transport facilities are becoming increasingly scarce, and manpower shortages are developing, it is difficult for people to understand their increased use for other than the most vital needs of war"

- William Lyon Mackenzie King

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This quote by William Lyon Mackenzie King speaks with the problem of recognizing the boosted use of resources throughout wartime. With fuel and also rubber being rationed, electrical power as well as transport centers ending up being limited, and also manpower lacks establishing, it is tough for people to understand why sources are being used for anything other than the most important requirements of war. This quote highlights the relevance of recognizing the requirement to conserve sources throughout war time, along with the need to focus on one of the most important requirements of the battle effort. It likewise talks with the difficulty of making sacrifices during war time, as people are asked to give up resources that are important to their day-to-days live. Ultimately, this quote functions as a pointer of the significance of recognizing the requirement to save resources throughout war time, and the demand to focus on the most crucial demands of the battle effort.

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Canada Flag This quote is written / told by William Lyon Mackenzie King between December 17, 1874 and July 22, 1950. He/she was a famous Politician from Canada. The author also have 32 other quotes.

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