Margaret Chase Smith

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 Senate has been debased to the level of a forum of hate and character assassination sheltered by the shield of congressional immunity.

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.

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

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

My creed is that 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 with full recognition that every human being is entitled to courtesy and consideration, that constructive criticism is not only to be expected but sought, that smears are not only to be expected but fought, that honor is to be earned, not bought.