A politician never forgets the precarious nature of elective life. We have never established a practice of tenure in public office. — 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
