You punch me, I punch back. I do not believe it's good for one's self-respect to be a punching bag.

Ed Koch

You don't have to love them. You just have to respect their rights.

Ed Koch

The knife of corruption endangered the life of New York City. The scalpel of the law is making us well again.

Ed Koch

The fireworks begin today. Each diploma is a lighted match. Each one of you is a fuse.

Ed Koch

The art of creation is older than the art of killing.

Ed Koch

Maybe he just looks good compared to the bores he's running against.

Ed Koch

It's a lot more fun being a critic than being the one criticized.

Ed Koch

I'm just a simple Jewish boy from the Bronx.

Ed Koch

I love being the mayor. I want to be the mayor forever.

Ed Koch

I have a social life. But I don't discuss it.

Ed Koch