164 Quotes by Hubert H. Humphrey

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.

There is no such thing as an acceptable level of unemployment, because hunger is not acceptable, poverty is not acceptable, poor health is not acceptable, and a ruined life is not acceptable.

What we need are critical lovers of America - patriots who express their faith in their country by working to improve it.

Propaganda, to be effective, must be believed. To be believed, it must be credible. To be credible, it must be true.

It is always a risk to speak to the press: they are likely to report what you say.

There are not enough jails, not enough police, not enough courts to enforce a law not supported by the people.

In real life, unlike in Shakespeare, the sweetness of the rose depends upon the name it bears. Things are not only what they are. They are, in very important respects, what they seem to be.

My philosophy has always been that benefits should percolate up rather than trickle down.

The President is the peoples lobbyist.