8 Quotes & Sayings By Everett Dirksen

Everett Dirksen was born in 1862, in New Ulm, Minnesota. From an early age he displayed a keen interest in literature, which eventually led him to study law at the University of Michigan. He later worked as an editor for the Chicago Tribune, but in 1897 he left journalism to pursue his interest in public affairs. He became involved in politics and served in the United States House of Representatives from Illinois, where he served as majority leader Read more

Dirksen's political career came to an end when he was defeated by Adlai Stevenson in 1952. His years of service earned him many honors including the Presidential Medal of Freedom (1964).

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When I feel the heat, I see the light. Everett Dirksen
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I am a man of principles, and my first principle is flexibility. Everett Dirksen
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The U.S. Senate - an old scow which doesn't move very fast but never sinks. Everett Dirksen
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Dirksen's Three Laws of Politics: 1. Get elected. 2. Get re-elected. 3. Don't get mad get even. Everett Dirksen
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When all is said and done, the real citadel of strength of any community is in the hearts and minds and desires of those who dwell there. Everett Dirksen
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There is no force so powerful as an idea whose time has come. Everett Dirksen
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A billion here, a billion there, and pretty soon you're talking about real money. Everett Dirksen