I am a man of fixed and ...

I am a man of fixed and unbending principles, the first of which is to be flexible at all times.
I am a man of fixed and unbending principles, the first of which is to be flexible at all times.
 Everett Dirksen

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I've missed more than 9000 shots in my career. I've lost almost 300 games. 26 times, I've been trusted to take the game winning shot and missed. I've failed over and over and over again in my life. And that is why I succeed.
I am fond of pigs. Dogs look up to us. Cats look down on us. Pigs treat us as equals.
Government of the people, by the people, for the people, shall not perish from the Earth.
The ballot is stronger than the bullet.
In times of change, learners inherit the earth, while the learned find themselves beautifully equipped to deal with a world that no longer exists.

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We are becoming so accustomed to millions and billions of dollars that 'thousands' has almost passed out of the dictionary.
 Everett Dirksen
When a member of the House moves over to the Senate, he raises the IQ of both bodies.
 Everett Dirksen
The U.S. Senate - an old scow which doesn't move very fast, but never sinks.
 Everett Dirksen
A billion here, a billion there, and pretty soon you're talking about real money.
 Everett Dirksen