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List of Charles Edison Quotes

Explore our hand-picked selection of 16 inspiring quotes by Charles Edison.

About Charles Edison

  • Born: August 3, 1890
  • Died: July 31, 1969
  • Occupation: Former Governor Of New Jersey
    • 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.
    Government Democratic Ideals Boss
    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.
    Simple Awkward Confusing
    My goal was to make new jersey's state government a model for all other states to emulate, hopefully thereby to stem, or at least slow down, the flow of power to the federal government.
    Government Goal Flow
    In physics, to be in two places at the same time would be a miracle; in politics it seems not merely normal, but natural.
    Two Miracle Would Be
    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.
    Men Promise Groups
    Conscious of our many problems, i seek today to lay a foundation to our public policy. my fundamental purpose is to devote my term of office to raising the standard of public service in new jersey.
    Office Foundation Purpose
    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.
    Party Organization Issues
    Our democracy poses problems and these problems must and shall be solved by courageous leadership.
    Democracy Courageous Problem
    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.
    Kings Hate Play
    In view of our public pledges, we public officials can never again go before the public merely promising election reform. the time for promises is past.
    Past Views Promise
    Our society cannot progress while our constitution stands still.
    Progress Our Society Constitution
    He [thomas edison] considered [money] as a raw material, like metal, to be used rather than amassed, and so he kept plowing his funds into new projects. several times he was all but bankrupt. but he refused to let dollar signs govern his actions.
    Dollars Raw Materials Plowing
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