Dalton McGuinty is a former premier (= governor, sorta) of Ontario. This collection of quotes, grouped into broad topics with short introductory remarks for each, is meant to guide future politicians in doing good when the time comes. Some might find it smarmy (e.g., my dear wife). I would say earnest, very earnest. If you like collections of earnest quotations, from a wide mix of Canadian, American, British and other sources, you will like this. If you think all politicians are wretched hucksters, then this will not ring true.