5 Quotes & Sayings By Margaret Chase Smith

Margaret Chase Smith was a politician from Maine, who served in the United States Senate from 1947 to 1977. She was a moderate Republican and a liberal on social issues, she was one of two women in the 100-member Senate for most of her career. In 1957, she was the first woman to deliver a keynote address at a Republican convention. In 1964, she became the only woman to deliver a major party's keynote speech at their national convention Read more

She was known for her strong opposition against abortion and for being a fervent supporter of civil liberties.

When people keep telling you that you can’t do a...
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When people keep telling you that you can’t do a thing, you kind of like to try it. Margaret Chase Smith
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Moral cowardice that keeps us from speaking our minds is as dangerous to this country as irresponsible talk. 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. Margaret Chase Smith
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We should not permit tolerance to degenerate into indifference. Margaret Chase Smith
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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. Margaret Chase Smith