Power is dangerous unless you have humility.Collection: Power
The strength of the Democratic Party of Cook County is not something that just happened.Collection: Strength
Good government is good politics.Collection: Politics
The Democratic Party is the party that opened its arms. We opened them to every nationality, every creed. We opened them to the immigrants. The Democratic Party is the party of the people.
We have to face it: in America today the way to have fun and celebrate is to break a store window and take something. That's the way it is, today in America, and we have to accept it.
What is inherently wrong with the word 'politician' if the fellow has devoted his life to holding public office and trying to do something for his people?
Look at our Lords disciples. One denied Him; one doubted Him; one betrayed Him. If our Lord couldn't have perfection, how are you going to have it in city government?
We all like to hear a man speak out on his convictions and principles. But at the same time, you must understand that when you're running on a ticket, you're running with a team.
Gentlemen, let's get the thing straight once and for all. The policeman isn't there to create disorder. The policeman is there to preserve disorder.Collection: Disorder
If a man can't put his arms around his sons and help them, then what's the world coming to?Collection: Son
We have to face it: in America today the way to have fun and celebrate is to break a store window and take something. That's the way it is, today in America, and we have to accept itCollection: Fun
The confrontation was not created by the police; the confrontation was created by the people who charged the police. Gentlemen, let's get the thing straight, once and for all. The policeman isn't there to create disorder; the policeman is there to preserve disorder.Collection: People
They have vilified me, they have crucified me - yes, they have even criticized me!Collection: Political
If a man's handshake is no good all the {legal} paper in the world won't make it good.Collection: Men
Return to the fundamentals of politics - sell our story door to door.Collection: Doors
We have to face it: in America today the way to have fun and celebrate is to break a store window and take something. That’s the way it is, today in America, and we have to accept it.Collection: Fun