Martin Lomasney

"There's got to be in every ward somebody that any bloke can come to—no matter what he's done—and get help. Help, you understand; none of your law and your justice, but help."

"Don't write when you can talk; don't talk when you can nod your head."

"We don't tell 'em how to vote—we simply suggest."

"The great mass of people are interested in only three things—food, clothing, and shelter. A politician in a district like mine sees to it that his people get these things."

"Never let anyone get anything on you."