About Sam Rayburn
Samuel Taliaferro Rayburn (January 6, 1882 – November 16, 1961) was an American politician who served as the 43rd speaker of the United States House of Representatives. He was a three-time House speaker, former House majority leader, two-time House minority leader, and a 24-term congressman, representing Texas's 4th congressional district...
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No one has a finer command of language than the person who keeps his mouth shut.
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Level with your child by being honest. Nobody spots a phony quicker than a child.
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Honesty pays, but it doesn't seem to pay enough to suit some people.