Hugh Carey Quotes

A mentor long departed told me that the greatest gift in political life, in any life, is to view yourself objectively, at arm's length, to make an assessment of yourself. So whom do I rely on? I rely on myself.

- Hugh Carey

I would like to be remembered as somebody who cared a great deal about people.

- Hugh Carey

All my life, people have been underestimating me.

- Hugh Carey