Chicago’s neighborhoods have always been the city’s greatest strength.

Be assured that I did not become the Mayor of Chicago to preside over its decline.

If we are to succeed, we must recognize that the community redevelopment is not solely the rehabilitation of housing, or putting a mall in the business strips.

The Chicago Symphony is considered the greatest orchestra in the world.

Our universities and museums are respected around the country.

Politics never takes a holiday in Chicago.

I accept that responsibility and ask only that I be judged by my performance as its chief executive.

But I am committed to keeping this city a strong and viable center for commerce and industry, for continuing to make it a place of opportunity for its citizens.

The nation can no longer afford to continue policies that hasten the flight of persons to the distant suburbs.

City employees will be hired and promoted because of their abilities - without outside interference.

Tonight - by taking this solemn oath - I am no longer a private citizen but the Mayor of the City of Chicago.

When someone tells you a piece of their life, they’re giving you a gift, not granting you your due.

Nobody, she felt, understood her--not her mother, not her father, not her sister or brother, none of the girls or boys at school, nadie--except her man.

One travels more usefully when alone, because he reflects more.

Morfran thrust his axe straight up. He pretty much seemed to have one sign for everything: poke a hole in the sky.

We are Republicans. But we are Americans first. It is as Americans that we express our concern with the growing confusion that threatens the security and stability of our country.

Sometimes a good feeling from inside is worth much more than a beautician.

Nothing is harder to topple than a fact that supports a deeply held prejudice denied by its holder.

All the 20th we were endeavouring to get into Adventure Bay but were prevented by variable winds.

For to a folysshe demaunde behoueth a folysshe ansuere.