Quotes by Richard J. Daley

About Richard J. Daley:

Richard Joseph Daley was an American politician who was the Mayor of Chicago for 21 years (1955–1976) and chairman of the Cook County Democratic Central Committee for 23 years, holding both positions until his death in office in 1976. Daley was Chicago's third consecutive mayor from the working-class, heavily Irish American Bridgeport neighborhood on Chicago's South Side, where he lived his entire life.
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The policeman isn't there to create disorder; the policeman is there to preserve disorder.

Richard J. Daley

We are proud to have with us the poet lariat of Chicago.

Richard J. Daley

We have to face it: in America today the way to have fun and celebrate is to break a store window and take something. That's the way it is, today in America, and we have to accept it.

Richard J. Daley

The police are not here to create disorder, they're here to preserve disorder.

Richard J. Daley

Even the Lord had skeptical members of His party.

Richard J. Daley

We as Democrats have no apologies to make to anyone.

Richard J. Daley

The Democratic Party is the party that opened its arms. We opened them to every nationality, every creed. We opened them to the immigrants. The Democratic Party is the party of the people.

Richard J. Daley

Don't worry if they're Democrats or Republicans. Give them service and they'll become Democrats.

Richard J. Daley

They have vilified me, they have crucified me; yes, they have even criticized me.

Richard J. Daley

A newspaper is the lowest thing there is.

Richard J. Daley

We shall reach greater and greater platitudes of achievment.

Richard J. Daley

I'm not the last of the old bosses. I'm the first of the new leaders.

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?

Richard J. Daley

Good government is good politics.

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?

Richard J. Daley

We all like to hear a man speak out on his convictions and principles. But at the same time, you must understand that when you're running on a ticket, you're running with a team.

Richard J. Daley

Power is dangerous unless you have humility.

Richard J. Daley

The strength of the Democratic Party of Cook County is not something that just happened.

Richard J. Daley

Television and radio do a wonderful job in focusing attention on the problems of our society.

Richard J. Daley

No poll can equal the day-to-day visits of the men and women of the Democratic Party.

Richard J. Daley

Author Bio

  • NameRichard J. Daley
  • DescriptionAmerican politician
  • BornMay 15, 1902
  • DiedDecember 20, 1976
  • CountryUnited States Of America
  • ProfessionPolitician
  • AwardsGreat Golden Medal Of Honour For Services To The Republic Of Austria