Margaret Chase Smith Quotes

I do not want to see the Republican party ride to political victory on the Four Horsemen of Calumny-fear, ignorance, bigotry and smear.

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.

As an American, I want to see our nation recapture the strength and unity it once had when we fought the enemy instead of ourselves.

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.

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

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. I always try to think before I talk.

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

The key to security is public information.

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

We should not permit tolerance to degenerate into indifference.