I am confident that this legislature will rise above partisan bickering, especially after the public promises its members made last fall, and that it will demonstrate a high capacity for civil service. Charles Edison bickercapacitycivil share on social
Bosses are no more inevitable in state and local governments than dictators are in national governments. They will arise and prosper, nevertheless, if true believers of democracy - citizens devoted to the democratic ideals - do not constantly oppose them. Charles Edison arisebelieverboss share on social
Our democracy poses problems and these problems must and shall be solved by courageous leadership. Charles Edison courageousdemocracyleadership Change image and share on social
Economics, politics, and personalities are often inseparable. Charles Edison economicsinseparablepersonality Change image and share on social
I want to make this perfectly clear: you can be sure that I will never be a yes-man except to my own conscience. Charles Edison clearconsciencemake Change image and share on social
I would rather be respected than elected. Charles Edison electrespect Change image and share on social
I have no desire to go in for tyranny or to play the part of King Charles. I hate tyranny in any field of human activity. Charles Edison activitycharledesire Change image and share on social
Our society cannot progress while our constitution stands still. Charles Edison constitutionprogresssociety Change image and share on social
I want to say here and now, that I demand unshakable integrity of every State employee. Charles Edison demandemployeeintegrity Change image and share on social
It is my happy privilege to be able to stand here and tell you that if you elect me you will have elected a governor who has made no promises of preferment to any man or group. Charles Edison electgovernorgroup Change image and share on social