“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.”
Quote by Margaret Chase Smith
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Margaret Chase Smith
Margaret Chase Smith was a distinguished American politician who served as a U.S. Senator from Maine. Born on December 14, 1897, she was the first woman to serve in both houses of the Maine state legislature and the first woman to represent Maine in the U.S. Senate. Known for her conservative views and her stance against McCarthyism, Smith passed away on May 29, 1995. more
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