In real love you want the other person’s good. In romantic love, you want the other person.
About Margaret Chase Smith
Margaret Madeline Chase Smithwas an American politician. A member of the Republican Party, she served as a U.S. representativeand a U.S. senatorfrom Maine.
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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.
member of the United States Senate from Maine (1897-1995)
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.
member of the United States Senate from Maine (1897-1995)
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.
member of the United States Senate from Maine (1897-1995)
Moral cowardice that keeps us from speaking our minds is as dangerous to this country as irresponsible talk.
member of the United States Senate from Maine (1897-1995)
Greatness is not manifested by unlimited pragmatism, which places such a high premium on the end justifying any means and any methods.
member of the United States Senate from Maine (1897-1995)
Smears are not only to be expected but fought. Honor is to be earned, not bought.
member of the United States Senate from Maine (1897-1995)
Every human being is entitled to courtesy and consideration. Constructive criticism is not only to be expected but sought.
member of the United States Senate from Maine (1897-1995)
When people keep telling you that you can’t do a thing, you kind of like to try it.
member of the United States Senate from Maine (1897-1995)
In real love you want the other person’s good. In romantic love, you want the other person.
member of the United States Senate from Maine (1897-1995)
I always try to think before I talk.
member of the United States Senate from Maine (1897-1995)