“A politician never forgets the precarious nature of elective life. We have never established a practice of tenure in public office.”
— Hubert H. Humphrey
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Anyone who thinks that the vice-president can
“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 government. You are his choice in a political marriage, and he expects your absolute loyalty.”
— Hubert H. Humphrey
Author: Hubert H. Humphrey
Category: politics
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For the first time in the history
“For the first time in the history of mankind, one generation literally has the power to destroy the past, the present and the future, the power to bring time to an end.”
— Hubert H. Humphrey
Author: Hubert H. Humphrey
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The greatest healing therapy is friendship and
“The greatest healing therapy is friendship and love.”
— Hubert H. Humphrey
Author: Hubert H. Humphrey
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It was once said that the moral
“It was once said that the moral test of government is how that government treats those who are in the dawn of life, the children; those who are in the twilight of life, the elderly; and those who are in the shadows of life, the sick, the needy and the handicapped.”
— Hubert H. Humphrey
Author: Hubert H. Humphrey
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The essence of statesmanship is not a
“The essence of statesmanship is not a rigid adherence to the past, but a prudent and probing concern for the future.”
— Hubert H. Humphrey
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The greatest gift of life is friendship,
“The greatest gift of life is friendship, and I have received it.”
— Hubert H. Humphrey
Author: Hubert H. Humphrey
Category: life
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I learnt more about politics during one
“I learnt more about politics during one South Dakota dust storm than in seven years at the university.”
— Hubert H. Humphrey
Author: Hubert H. Humphrey
Category: politics
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We believe that to err is human.
“We believe that to err is human. To blame it on someone else is politics.”
— Hubert H. Humphrey
Author: Hubert H. Humphrey
Category: politics
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The impersonal hand of government can never
“The impersonal hand of government can never replace the helping hand of a neighbor.”
— Hubert H. Humphrey
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If there is dissatisfaction with the status
“If there is dissatisfaction with the status quo, good. If there is ferment, so much the better. If there is restlessness, I am pleased. Then let there be ideas, and hard thought, and hard work. If man feels small, let man make himself bigger.”
— Hubert H. Humphrey
Author: Hubert H. Humphrey
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