Tsongas, Paul -- Heading Home (1984), quoting Arnold Zack

Dave — Fri, 16 Jul 2021 21:14:04 +0000

No one on his deathbed ever said, “I wish I had spent more time on my business.”

Paul Tsongas (1941-1997) American politician
Heading Home (1984), quoting Arnold Zack
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Often misattributed directly to Tsongas, this was quoted from a letter from Zack, a Massachusetts lawyer and old friend, during Tsongas' battle with cancer.

Tsongas, Paul -- Journey of Purpose, ch. 3 “Third Party” (1995)

Dave — Mon, 17 Oct 2005 19:06:05 +0000

The majority of Americans are clustered in the middle of the ideological spectrum. There is a passionate center. This core of America is not racist. It is not hostile to women. It is increasingly offended by gay bashing. Yet it abhors government waste. It believes strongly in fiscal responsibility such as balanced budgets. It is pro-economic growth. It is concerned about the environment. It is intolerant of people on welfare who disdain the notion of work. But it wants poor kids to have school lunches and it wants to spend money to have good schools. In sum, most Americans are sensible, good-hearted, and prudent. The issue, then, is whether there is a political party that can welcome them home.

Paul Tsongas (1941-1997) American politician
Journey of Purpose, ch. 3 “Third Party” (1995)
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Tsongas, Paul -- Heading Home (1984), quoting Arnold Zack

Tsongas, Paul -- Journey of Purpose, ch. 3 “Third Party” (1995)