Thomas P. O'Neill Quotes

Thomas P. O'Neill — American Politician born on December 09, 1912, died on January 05, 1994

Thomas Phillip "Tip" O'Neill, Jr. was an American politician and Speaker of the United States House of Representatives. O'Neill was an outspoken liberal Democrat and influential member of the House of Representatives, serving for 34 years representing the northern portion of Boston, Massachusetts. He served as Speaker of the House from 1977 until his retirement in 1987, making him the only Speaker to serve for five complete consecutive Congresses, and the second longest-serving Speaker in U.S. history after Sam Rayburn... (wikipedia)

It's easier to run for office than to run the office.

A good lesson in keeping your perspective is: Take your job seriously but don't take yourself seriously.

You better take advantage of the good cigars. You don't get much else in that job.

All politics is local.