Quotes by Margaret Smith

• Every human being is entitled to courtesy and consideration. Constructive criticism is not only to be expected but sought.
• When people keep telling you that you can't do a thing, you kind of like to try it.
• 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.
• Smears are not only to be expected but fought. Honor is to be earned, not bought.
• 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.
• Moral cowardice that keeps us from speaking our minds is as dangerous to this country as irresponsible talk.
• In real love you want the other person's good. In romantic love, you want the other person.
• Greatness is not manifested by unlimited pragmatism, which places such a high premium on the end justifying any means and any methods.
• I always try to think before I talk.
• If I had been the Virgin Mary, I would have said "No."
• Sin recognized but that may keep us humble, But oh, it keeps us nasty.
• The best contraceptive is the word no - repeated frequently.
• My uncle Sammy was an angry man. He had printed on his tombstone: What are you looking at?
• I don't visit my parents often because Delta Airlines won't wait in the yard while I run in.
• I can't get a relationship to last longer than it takes to make copies of their tapes.
• Believe in yourself and all that you are. Know that there is something inside you that is greater than any obstacle.
• Nurture your fears until they become your strengths.
• Perception is reality; life is subjective; success is paramount.
• Life is like a donut—full of holes, sweet on the outside, and always better shared.