Quotes from Margaret Chase Smith

Freedom unexercised may be freedom forfeited. The preservation of freedom is in the hands of the people themselves - not of the government.

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

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.

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.

I believe that in our constant search for security we can never gain any peace of mind until we are secure in our own soul.

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.

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

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.

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.

We should not permit tolerance to degenerate into indifference.

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

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

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

As long as there are big corporations, there will be big unions. The economic power of big business will be matched by the economic power of the big unions.

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.

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

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

Freedom unexercised may become freedom forfeited.

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