Quotes by Richard J. Daley

“Power is dangerous unless you have humility.”

“The policeman isnt there to create disorder; the policeman is there to preserve disorder.”

“Im not the last of the old bosses. Im the first of the new leaders.”

“We shall reach greater and greater platitudes of achievment.”

“Even the Lord had skeptical members of His party.”

“Look at our Lords disciples. One denied Him; one doubted Him; one betrayed Him. If our Lord couldnt have perfection, how are you going to have it in city government?”

“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?”

“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.”

“Good government is good politics.”

“They have vilified me, they have crucified me; yes, they have even criticized me.”

Power is dangerous unless you have humility.

Good government is good politics.

Television and radio do a wonderful job in focusing attention on the problems of our society.