All Quotes by Ed Koch
“The art of creation is older than the art of killing.”
“You don't have to be born in New York City to be a New Yorker. You have to live here for six months. And if at the end of the six months you walk faster, you talk faster, you think faster, you're a New Yorker.”
“It is not possible to remake the world. You can fix parts, but you can't remake the world.”
“You punch me, I punch back. I do not believe it's good for one's self-respect to be a punching bag.”
“Citizens, thank you for all your birthday wishes. I am 88 years old today and still lucky to live in the greatest city in the world.”
“The best way to lose weight is to close your mouth - something very difficult for a politician. Or watch your food - just watch it, don't eat it.”