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 SmithWomen administer the home. They set the rules, enforce them, mete out justice for violations. Thus, like Congress, they legislate; like the Executive, they administer; like the courts, they interpret the rules. It is an ideal experience for politics.
Margaret Chase SmithPublic service must be more than doing a job efficiently and honestly. It must be a complete dedication to the people and to the nation.
Margaret Chase SmithSmears are not only to be expected but fought. Honor is to be earned, not bought.
Margaret Chase SmithI think that it is high time that we remembered that we have sworn to uphold and defend the Constitution. I think that it is high time that we remembered that the Constitution, as amended, speaks not only of the freedom of speech but also of trial by jury instead of trial by accusation.
Margaret Chase Smith