Charles H. Percy
1919 - 2011
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Biography
Charles H. Percy was an American businessman and politician who served as a U.S. Senator from Illinois from 1967 to 1985. Born in 1919 in Pensacola, Florida, Percy was a successful and innovative businessman before entering politics. As a Senator, he was known for his moderate Republican views, advocating for environmental conservation, arms control, and civil rights. Percy was respected for his bipartisan approach to governance and his efforts in promoting international cooperation and diplomacy.
Famous Quotes (5)
1
There is no grace in retiring before one’s time, and I always hoped that there would be a puppy to carry on where I left off.
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To see a wrong and not expose it, is to become a silent partner to its continuance.
3
Don’t fear tough moments; transform them into opportunities.
4
Our strength often increases in proportion to the obstacles imposed upon it.
5
The essence of statesmanship is not a rigid adherence to the past, but a prudent and probing concern for the future.