New York, NY…Fiorello Henry La Guardia December 11, 1882 – September 20, 1947.

“The Devil is easy to identify. He appears when you’re terribly tired and makes a very reasonable request which you know you shouldn’t grant.”

“Only a well-fed, well-housed, well-schooled people can enjoy the blessings of liberty.”

“I am certain that the good Lord never intended grapes to be made into grape jelly.”

“It makes no difference if I burn my bridges behind me – I never retreat.”

“There is no Democratic or Republican way of cleaning the streets.”