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Kenneth Robert Livingstone

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The identity of Kenneth Robert Livingstone may be elusive, but the power of their words is anything but. Whether reflecting on Politics or Wedding, Kenneth Robert Livingstone brought uncommon clarity to every subject. Discover 10 of Kenneth Robert Livingstone's most memorable quotes, ranging across Politics, Wedding, Strength, Respect, and Religion. Start here and see if you agree: "Short of being prime minister there isn't a better job in British politics than running London."

“I undertake that, in the exercise of my functions of that office I will have regard to any guidance with respect to ethical standards issued by the secretary of state under Section 66 of the Greater London Authority Act 1999.”

— Kenneth Robert Livingstone

Respect

All Quotes by Kenneth Robert Livingstone

“I'm in exactly the same position as everybody else who has a small business. I mean I get loads of money, all from different sources. You give it to your accountant. They manage it.”

— Kenneth Robert Livingstone

Business

“I came into politics because I wished to change things. You can't do that by lying to people you have to educate, and persuade, and carry them with you - and it's often a long haul.”

— Kenneth Robert Livingstone

Politics

“I undertake that, in the exercise of my functions of that office I will have regard to any guidance with respect to ethical standards issued by the secretary of state under Section 66 of the Greater London Authority Act 1999.”

— Kenneth Robert Livingstone

Respect

“I loathe and detest all this trivialisation of politics.”

— Kenneth Robert Livingstone

Politics

“I do explicitly see Jewish people as a people - not either a religion or an ethnicity but a people.”

— Kenneth Robert Livingstone

Religion

“Politics is not a healthy lifestyle.”

— Kenneth Robert Livingstone

Politics

“I do the gardening.”

— Kenneth Robert Livingstone

Gardening

“I was a weedy kid, not like one of those working-class men who can accommodate not being academically clever by physical strength and prowess.”

— Kenneth Robert Livingstone

Strength

“Most kids don't get to go their parents' wedding.”

— Kenneth Robert Livingstone

Wedding

“Short of being prime minister there isn't a better job in British politics than running London.”

— Kenneth Robert Livingstone

Politics