Jacob K. Javits quotes

My own philosophy is that you don't really belong to yourself. You have an obligation to the society which protected you when you were brought into the world, which taught you, which supported you and nurtured you. You have an obligation to repay it. (Jacob K. Javits)
My thinking is Lincolnian rather than Jeffersonian, Teddy Rooseveltian rather than Franklin D. Rooseveltian. View quote
Jacob K. Javits
Business, properly understood, is so central to every aspect of our civilization that Republicans should proudly announce that they are indeed the party of business. View quote
Jacob K. Javits
Birth and death are the most singular events we experience - and the contemplation of death, as of birth, should be a thing of beauty, not ignobility. View quote
Jacob K. Javits
When scrutiny is lacking, tyranny, corruption and man's baser qualities have a better chance of entering into the public business of any government. View quote
Jacob K. Javits
There is no office now closed to a Jew, including the presidency. View quote
Jacob K. Javits
Politicians are probably the most underrated people in our society. View quote
Jacob K. Javits
It must be understood that, as adults, we are all terminal. View quote
Jacob K. Javits
I'm a politician. What I say is not holy writ. View quote
Jacob K. Javits