It is all too easy for a society to measure itself against some abstract philosophical principle or political slogan. But in the end, there must remain the question: What kind of life is one society providing to the people that… — Hubert H. Humphrey Copy Share Image
Capital, and the question of who owns it and therefore reaps the benefit of its productiveness, is an extremely important issue that is complementary to the issue of full employment... I see these as twin pillars of our economy: Full… — 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
