“If a man's handshake is no good all the {legal} paper in the world won't make it good.” IfsMenWorldPaperDecemberHandshake Author:Richard J. Daley
“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?” PeopleIfsTryingPoliticalPoliticsPoliticianOfficeFellowsDevotedPublic Office Author:Richard J. Daley
“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?” IfsLooksGovernmentPoliticalCitiesLordPerfectionChicagoDeniedDiscipleBetrayedOur LordDoubtedCity Government Author:Richard J. Daley
“Don't worry if they're Democrats or Republicans. Give them service and they'll become Democrats.” IfsGivingPoliticalPoliticsWorryRepublicanDemocrat Author:Richard J. Daley
“If a man can't put his arms around his sons and help them, then what's the world coming to?” IfsMenWorldHelpingSonArms Author:Richard J. Daley