Chauncey Depew Professions : Former United States Senator Born : April 23, 1834 Died : April 5, 1928 Browse All Authors Top 26 quotes by Chauncey Depew When Franklin drew the lightning from the clouds, he little dreamed that in the evolution of science his discovery would illuminate the torch of Liberty for France and America. The rays from this beacon, lighting this gateway to the continent, will welcome the poor and the persecuted with the hope and promise of homes and citizenship. Chauncey Depew dream home science A witty illustration or an apt story will accomplish more than columns of argument. Chauncey Depew illustration stories witty Blot out from the page of history the names of all the great actors of his time in the drama of nations, and preserve the name of Washington, and the century would be renowned. Chauncey Depew would-be names drama My dinners have never interfered with my business. They have been my recreation. . . A public banquet, if eaten with thought and care, is no more of a strain than a dinner at home. Chauncey Depew dinner care home A pessimist is a man who thinks all women are bad. An optimist is one who hopes they are. Chauncey Depew bad man pessimist women Follow the path of the unsafe, independent thinker. Expose your ideas to the dangers of controversy. Speak your mind and fear less the label of 'crackpot' than the stigma of conformity. And on issues that seem important to you, stand up and be counted at any cost. Chauncey Depew you path fear mind Similar Authors Al D'Amato former-united-states-senator Birch Bayh former-united-states-senator Byron Dorgan former-united-states-senator Brien McMahon former-united-states-senator Arlen Specter former-united-states-senator Boies Penrose former-united-states-senator All Authors