Abraham A. Ribicoff Quotes

Abraham A. Ribicoff was an American politician who served as a United States Senator and as the Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare under President John F. Kennedy. Ribicoff was known for his commitment to civil rights and social justice, advocating for policies that promoted equality and opportunity for all Americans.

You should not do an autobiography if you want to tell the truth. There are a lot of things I know about people. If I can't say something good about a person, I don't want to say anything. And since I don't want to say anything bad, I won't write a book.

I've been around the track a lot. I've had the best of the years, and I don't want a single year back.

Nothing is as sad as seeing a person who used to h... -Abraham A. Ribicoff

Nothing is as sad as seeing a person who used to have power have none.

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This quote highlights the speaker's perspective on the loss or decline of power or influence in an individual, considering it a deeply saddening or poignant experience to witness someone who was once powerful or influential losing their status or authority.

I loved every day I was in politics. But I got out... -Abraham A. Ribicoff

I loved every day I was in politics. But I got out at the right time. I never miss it.

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The quote expresses the speaker's positive sentiment about their past involvement in politics, but indicates that they made the decision to leave at the appropriate moment and do not experience any regret or longing for their previous political career.

My father was a factory worker, and we were really poor. But everything I earned peddling papers and working in stores, he made me put aside for education.

Abe Ribicoff believes in that American dream. I believe it from the bottom of my heart, and your sons and daughters, too, can have the American dream come true.

Abraham A. Ribicoff Quotes

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