Responding to a heckler. John A. Macdonald Quote of the day Creativity involves breaking out of established patterns in order to look at things in a different way. Responding to a heckler. Yes, but the people would prefer John A. drunk to George Brown sober. (from John A: The Man Who Made Us by Richard J. Gwyn). 10 quotes John A. Macdonald made about First Nations June 28, 2016 July 1 is Canada Day, a day during which many Canadians celebrate the … – Sir John A Macdonald My sins of omission and commission I do not deny; but I trust that it may be said of me in the ultimate issue, ‘Much is forgiven because he loved much,’ for I have loved my country with a passionate love. External links (from John A: The Man Who Made Us by Richard J. Gwyn) He hoped that Britain and Canada would have "a healthy and cordial alliance. [4] Tags: sick, drink, forced, listen, ranting, honourable, opponent John A. Macdonald — During the election of 1863, Sir John A. Macdonald threw up during a campaign speech and when his opponent pointed this out, Macdonald shot back with this answer. Yes, but the people would prefer John A. drunk to George Brown sober.