Quote by Richard J. Daley

Look at our Lords disciples. One denied Him one doubted Him one betrayed Him. If our Lord couldn't have perfection, how are you going to have it in city government?

Look at our Lords disciples. One denied Him one doubted Him

Summary

This quote highlights the imperfections and flaws of human beings, using the example of Jesus Christ's disciples. It suggests that even those who were the closest to Jesus exhibited traits like denial, doubt, and betrayal. By drawing this parallel, the quote questions the possibility of achieving perfection in city government or any human institution. It implies that since even Jesus's disciples were imperfect, it is unrealistic to expect flawless governance from imperfect individuals. The quote encourages a realistic understanding of human fallibility and challenges idealistic expectations in the realm of city government.

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Government

By Richard J. Daley

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