Fortunately, the time has long passed when people liked to regard the United States as some kind of melting pot, taking men and women from every part of the world and converting them into standardized, homogenized Americans. We are, I… — Hubert H. Humphrey Copy Share Image
If I believe in something, I will fight for it with all I have. But I do not demand all or nothing. I would rather get something than nothing. Professional liberals want the fiery debate. They glory in defeat. The… — Hubert H. Humphrey Copy Share Image
Life's unfairness is not irrevocable; we can help balance the scales for others, if not always for ourselves. — Hubert H. Humphrey Copy Share Image
The pursuit of peace resembles the building of a great cathedral. It is the work of a generation. In concept it requires a mater-architect;… — Hubert H. Humphrey Copy Share Image
In real life, unlike in Shakespeare, the sweetness of the rose depends upon the name it bears. Things are not only what they are.… — Hubert H. Humphrey Copy Share Image
Until racial justice and freedom is a reality in this land, our union will remain profoundly imperfect. — Hubert H. Humphrey Copy Share Image
The gap between the rich and the poor is the most dangerous threat to world peace we have. — Hubert H. Humphrey Copy Share Image
Anyone who thinks that the vice-president can take a position independent of the president of his administration simply has no knowledge of politics or… — Hubert H. Humphrey Copy Share Image
You cannot go around and keep score. If you keep score on the good things and the bad things, you'll find out that you're… — Hubert H. Humphrey Copy Share Image
There is no such thing as an acceptable level of unemployment, because hunger is not acceptable, poverty is not acceptable, poor health is not… — Hubert H. Humphrey Copy Share Image
There are not enough jails, not enough police, not enough courts to enforce a law not supported by the people. — Hubert H. Humphrey Copy Share Image
