Ed Koch quotes

Ed Koch was an American politician and lawyer who served as the Mayor of New York City. His leadership style was known for its bluntness and charisma, helping steer the city through financial crisis and social challenges. He became a beloved and sometimes controversial figure in New York's history. Here are 58 of his quotes:

You don't have to be born in New York City to be a New Yorker. You have to live here for six months. And if at the end of the six months you walk faster, you talk faster, you think faster, you're a New Yorker. (Ed Koch)
It is not possible to remake the world. You can fix parts, but you can't remake the world. View quote
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The fireworks begin today. Each diploma is a lighted match. Each one of you is a fuse. View quote
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If you don't like the President, it costs you 90 bucks to fly to Washington to picket. If you don't like the Governor, it costs you 60 bucks to fly to Albany to picket. If you don't like me, 90 cents. View quote
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If you agree with me on 9 out of 12 issues, vote for me. If you agree with me on 12 out of 12 issues, see a psychiatrist. View quote
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Stereotypes lose their power when the world is found to be more complex than the stereotype would suggest. When we learn that individuals do not fit the group stereotype, then it begins to fall apart. View quote
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The person who is bent on killing you will follow you wherever you are. View quote
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Water, water, everywhere, Atlantic and Pacific. But New York City's got them beat, Our aqua is terrific! View quote
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The knife of corruption endangered the life of New York City. The scalpel of the law is making us well again. View quote
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In a neighborhood, as in life, a clean bandage is much, much better than a raw or festering wound. View quote
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I'm not the type to get ulcers. I give them. (Ed Koch)
It's a lot more fun being a critic than being the one criticized. View quote
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If they don't want to pay for it, they can stop drinking it. View quote
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You punch me, I punch back. I do not believe it's good for ones self-respect to be a punching bag. View quote
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I know many writers who first dictate passages, then polish what they have dictated. I speak, then I polish - occasionally I do windows. View quote
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If you seek violence, we will seek to put you in jail. View quote
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The best way to lose weight is to close your mouth - something very difficult for a politician. Or watch your food - just watch it, don't eat it. View quote
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We're in the hands of the state legislature and God, but at the moment, the state legislature has more to say than God. View quote
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I was born at the age of twelve on a Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer lot. View quote
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In action be primitive; in foresight, a strategist. View quote
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Deals are my art form. Other people paint beautifully on canvas or write wonderful poetry. I like making deals, preferably big deals. That's how I get my kicks. (Ed Koch)
If I traveled to the end of the rainbow as Dame Fortune did intend, Murphy would be there to tell me the pot's at the other end. View quote
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Tone can be as important as text. View quote
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The art of creation is older than the art of killing. View quote
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You don't have to love them. You just have to respect their rights. View quote
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Ed Koch

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Occupation: American Politician
Born: December 12, 1924
Died: February 1, 2013
Quotes count: 58
Wikipedia: Ed Koch

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