Creative Quotations from Margaret Chase Smith (1897-1995) born on Dec 14 US politician; She was the first woman elected to both houses of Congress;

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Creative Quotations from Margaret Chase Smith (1897-1995) born on Dec 14 US politician; She was the first woman elected to both houses of Congress; first woman to be nominated for president by a major political party (Republican).

My basic rule is to speak slowly and simply so that my audience has an opportunity to follow and think about what I am saying.

…people talk too much and think too little …people talk too much and think too little. They act impulsively without thinking. I always try to think before I talk.

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

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

The right way is not always the popular and easy way 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.

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