Everett McKinley Dirksen was an American politician of the Republican Party. He represented Illinois in the U.S. House of Representatives and U.S. Senate. As Senate Minority Leader for a decade, he played a highly visible and key role in the politics of the 1960s, including helping to write and pass the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Open Housing Act of 1968, both landmarks of civil rights legislation. He was also one of the Senate's strongest supporters of the Vietnam War and was known as "The Wizard of Ooze" for his oratorical style.
When all is said and done, the real citadel of strength of any community is in the hearts and minds and desires of those who dwell there. strength
A billion here, a billion there, and pretty soon you're talking about real money. money
There is no force so powerful as an idea whose time has come. power
Motherhood: All love begins and ends there. 22 other views from Robert Browning
22 other views from Robert Browning
A mother's happiness is like a beacon, lighting up the future but reflected also on the past in the guise of fond memories. 53 more views from Honore de Balzac
53 more views from Honore de Balzac
With what price we pay for the glory of motherhood. 5 quotes from Isadora Duncan
5 quotes from Isadora Duncan
The babe at first feeds upon the mother's bosom, but it is always on her heart. 58 quotes from Henry Ward Beecher
58 quotes from Henry Ward Beecher