I had a chance to go on the Supreme Court of the United States, and my whole family was more disappointed in my deciding not to do that than in my deciding not to run for president - much more. Mario Cuomo chancecourtdecide Change image and share on social
David Robinson chose to stay at Navy. He talked about commitment, loyalty and values. I wonder how many of us would choose these virtues rather than the chance of becoming a millionaire, especially if you were a college sophomore when you had to make that choice. Mario Cuomo chancechoicechoose share on social
Barack Obama is probably one of the brightest in terms of sheer intelligence... also probably the best orator we've ever had as a president. Mario Cuomo barackbrighthave Change image and share on social
Nobody has ever gotten a bigger push than Bill Clinton gave to Obama. Mario Cuomo bigbillclinton Change image and share on social
We must get the American public to look past the glitter, beyond the showmanship, to the reality, the hard substance of things. And we'll do it not so much with speeches that will bring people to their feet as with speeches that bring people to their senses. Mario Cuomo americanbringfoot share on social
Decide exactly what you want to achieve. Do you want to help people, or do you want to be powerful? Mario Cuomo achievedecidepeople Change image and share on social
There are only two rules for being successful: one, figure out exactly what you want to do, and two, do it. Mario Cuomo figurerulesuccessful Change image and share on social
I love immigrants. Legal, illegal - they're not to be despised. Mario Cuomo despiseillegalimmigrant Change image and share on social
