Margaret Chase Smith's Quotes

Every human being is entitled to courtesy and consideration. Constructive criticism is not only to be expected but sought.

The right way is not always the popular and easy way. Standing for right when it is unpopular is a true test of moral character.

Public service must be more than doing a job efficiently and honestly. It must be a complete dedication to the people and to the nation.

Moral cowardice that keeps us from speaking our minds is as dangerous to this country as irresponsible talk.

One of the basic causes for all the trouble in the world today is that people talk too much and think too little. They act impulsively without thinking.

Greatness is not manifested by unlimited pragmatism, which places such a high premium on the end justifying any means and any methods.

I always try to think before I talk.

In real love you want the other person's good. In romantic love, you want the other person.

Smears are not only to be expected but fought. Honor is to be earned, not bought.

When people keep telling you that you can't do a thing, you kind of like to try it.

My uncle Sammy was an angry man. He had printed on his tombstone: What are you looking at?

I can't get a relationship to last longer than it takes to make copies of their tapes.

I don't visit my parents often because Delta Airlines won't wait in the yard while I run in.

If I had been the Virgin Mary, I would have said 'No.'

Sin recognized but that may keep us humble, But oh, it keeps us nasty.

The best contraceptive is the word no - repeated frequently.