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Discover the thoughtful Quotes of Ed Koch, a philosopher and author. Our collection of his most impactful quotes reflects his deep understanding of language, philosophy, and history. Motivational Quotes of Ed Koch
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Ed Koch

I’m just a simple Jewish boy from the Bronx.

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Ed Koch

I don’t believe that in our society that we should have guns.

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Ed Koch

I’m coming to the end of my life. I do reflect on what I’ve done for the 85 years that I have been given so far. And I’m proud of what I’ve done.

– Ed Koch

Ed Koch

I love being the mayor. I want to be the mayor forever.

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Ed Koch

Jews have always thought that having someone elevated with his head above the grass was not good for the Jews. I never felt that way. I believe that you have to stand up.

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Ed Koch

Whenever I leave Manhattan, I get the bends!

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Ed Koch

The very fact that I became mayor in 1977 conveys how you can’t figure out what the people will do. Nobody thought I would be elected. When I entered I got four percent of the vote in the first poll, four percent.

– Ed Koch

Ed Koch

I was drafted into the Army when I was 19 and came out at age 22. Most people that I knew didn’t think they’d come home alive. I didn’t think I would either, so I was happy when I did.

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Ed Koch

When I came in, the city was on the edge of bankruptcy. I’m proud of what I did. I built the foundation that mayors after me built upon – particularly Bloomberg. But the foundation was essential because if it hadn’t occurred, we would have been another Detroit.

– Ed Koch

Ed Koch

There’s enormous energy required to carry grudges – enormous energy! And I’m getting too old to expend my energy that way, cause I think every person has a limited amount of energy. So I have given up all grudges.

– Ed Koch

Ed Koch

I enjoyed my stay in the Congress. Most people do not. And too many people who have been elected really don’t understand the nature of government.

– Ed Koch

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