Richard J. Daley Professions : Former Mayor of Chicago Born : May 15, 1902 Died : December 20, 1976 Browse All Authors Top 24 quotes by Richard J. Daley Power is dangerous unless you have humility. Richard J. Daley political humility power The police are not here to create disorder, they're here to preserve disorder. Richard J. Daley police dumb silly I'm not the last of the old bosses. I'm the first of the new leaders. Richard J. Daley boss lasts leader If a man can't put his arms around his sons and help them, then what's the world coming to? Richard J. Daley men world son They have vilified me, they have crucified me - yes, they have even criticized me! Richard J. Daley chicago political criticism 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 Richard J. Daley fun today america 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. Richard J. Daley police gentleman people 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. Richard J. Daley policemen preserves disorder 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. Richard J. Daley political party people Even the Lord had skeptical members of his party. Richard J. Daley politics political party 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? Richard J. Daley government cities perfection We are proud to have with us the poet lariat of Chicago. Richard J. Daley poet chicago proud Return to the fundamentals of politics - sell our story door to door. Richard J. Daley political stories doors The strength of the Democratic Party of Cook County is not something that just happened. Richard J. Daley politics political party We shall reach greater and greater platitudes of achievment. Richard J. Daley platitudes achievement funny No poll can equal the day-to-day visits of the men and women of the Democratic Party. Richard J. Daley political party men 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? Richard J. Daley political office people 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. Richard J. Daley team running men We as Democrats have no apologies to make to anyone. Richard J. Daley apology politics political Television and radio do a wonderful job in focusing attention on the problems of our society. Richard J. Daley political attention jobs Similar Authors Anton Cermak former-mayor-of-chicago Harold Washington former-mayor-of-chicago Jane Byrne former-mayor-of-chicago William B. Ogden former-mayor-of-chicago Richard M. Daley former-mayor-of-chicago All Authors
