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
I would rather be respected than elected. Charles Edison electrespect Change image and share on social
Economics, politics, and personalities are often inseparable. Charles Edison economicsinseparablepersonality 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
It is necessary to take an active part in politics to observe how often the welfare of the party organization is put before the issues, even before the welfare of the commonwealth. Charles Edison activecommonwealthissue 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
In physics, to be in two places at the same time would be a miracle; in politics it seems not merely normal, but natural. Charles Edison miraclenaturalnormal Change image and share on social
A new constitution should be more amendable. A needlessly confusing system of courts should be altered to produce an arrangement that would be simple, responsible, and less awkward. Charles Edison alteramendablearrangement Change image and share on social
