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Hubert H. Humphrey quotes

American Politician May 27, 1911 – January 13, 1978

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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
Today we know that World War II began not in 1939 or 1941 but in the 1920's and 1930's when those who should have known better persuaded themselves that they were not their brother's keeper. Hubert H. Humphrey
There is in every American, I think, something of the old Daniel Boone - who, when he could see the smoke from another chimney, felt himself too crowded and moved further out into the wilderness. Hubert H. Humphrey
The Senate is a place filled with goodwill and good intentions, and if the road to hell is paved with them, then it's a pretty good detour. Hubert H. Humphrey
Hubert H. Humphrey quote: "Leadership in today's world requires far more than a large..."
Leadership in today's world requires far more than a large stock of gunboats and a hard fist at the conference table. Hubert H. Humphrey
This, then, is the test we must set for ourselves; not to march alone but to march in such a way that others will wish to join us. Hubert H. Humphrey
Certainly one of the chief guarantees of freedom under any government, no matter how popular and respected, is the right of the citizens to keep and bear arms. [...] the right of the citizens to bear arms is just one guarantee against arbitrary government and one more safeguard against a tyranny which now appears remote in America, but which historically has proved to be always possible. Hubert H. Humphrey
I have seen in the Halls of Congress more idealism, more humanness, more compassion, more profiles of courage than in any other institution that I have ever known. Hubert H. Humphrey
Hubert H. Humphrey quote: "We believe that to err is human. To blame it on someone else..."
We believe that to err is human. To blame it on someone else is politics. Hubert H. Humphrey
Hubert H. Humphrey quote: "There are not enough jails, not enough police, not enough..."
There are not enough jails, not enough police, not enough courts to enforce a law not supported by the people. Hubert H. Humphrey
Hubert H. Humphrey quote: "I learned more about the economy from one South Dakota dust..."
I learned more about the economy from one South Dakota dust storm that I did in all my years of college. Hubert H. Humphrey
Hubert H. Humphrey quote: "The essence of statesmanship is not a rigid adherence to the..."
The essence of statesmanship is not a rigid adherence to the past, but a prudent and probing concern for the future. Hubert H. Humphrey
Hubert H. Humphrey quote: "Freedom is the most contagious virus known to man."
Freedom is the most contagious virus known to man. Hubert H. Humphrey
Hubert H. Humphrey quote: "Freedom is hammered out on the anvil of discussion, dissent,..."
Freedom is hammered out on the anvil of discussion, dissent, and debate. Hubert H. Humphrey
Hubert H. Humphrey quote: "Asia is rich in people, rich in culture and rich in resources...."
Asia is rich in people, rich in culture and rich in resources. It is also rich in trouble. Hubert H. Humphrey

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