I had always assumed the term "egghead" was introduced in conjunction with computer nerd types,but that is not where it originated. The term egghead was coined by Republicans to describe Adlai Stevenson II as he was both an intellectual and bald. I remember hearing the name Adlai Stevenson but never realized that his political background was similar to that of the Kennedy's. There were three different Adlai Stevenson's in politics,Adlai I was both a congressman and Vice President. Adlai II,the grandson of Adlai I,was Governor of Illinois,U.S. Presidential candidate in 1952 and 1956 and UN Ambassador. Adlai III, son of Adlai II, was US Senator,Illinois State Representative, and candidate for Illinois Governor.
The following are some quotes that I enjoyed by Adlai II.
"A hypocrite is the kind of politician who would cut down a redwood tree,then mount the stump and make a speech for conservation."
"Accuracy to a newspaper is what virtue is to a lady; but a newspaper can always print a retraction."
"An editor is someone who separates the wheat from the chaff and prints the chaff."
"He who slings mud generally loses ground."
The following are some quotes that I enjoyed by Adlai II.
"A hypocrite is the kind of politician who would cut down a redwood tree,then mount the stump and make a speech for conservation."
"Accuracy to a newspaper is what virtue is to a lady; but a newspaper can always print a retraction."
"An editor is someone who separates the wheat from the chaff and prints the chaff."
"He who slings mud generally loses ground."
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