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Aide Quotes

On serving, supporting, and staying grounded.

These aide quotes look back at early political careers, including one built on serving as chief aide to a state House speaker. For more on ambition, see our Downright quotes.

New WikiLeaks-provided e-mails from Clinton aide Doug Band reveal the true nature of the Clinton cash operation: No matter what the stated humanitarian goals of the Clinton Foundation, every fiber and sinew of the organization is wrapped in self-dealing, self-enrichment,...

Quotes by Lawrence Kudlow

I was always accused of being too stiff. In 1974, when I ran my first primary race for state rep, I was chief aide to the speaker of the House, I knew the issues and understood state government. But what...

Quotes by Jim Edgar

In my teens, I worked as an aide in my community supervising and mentoring youth in various programs and delivering lunches to needy students.

Quotes by Hilda Solis

Most people are overconfident about their own abilities. That is probably a good thing. But we would be horrified if a physician's aide engaged in heart surgery.

Quotes by Andrew Lo

Frequently Asked Questions

What kinds of aide roles appear in these quotes?
Political staff positions, community youth mentoring, and a comparison to a physician's assistant, each showing a different side of supporting work.
Is there a quote referencing political controversy?
Yes, one references leaked emails involving a former aide that drew criticism toward a well-known charitable foundation.
Do any quotes describe community-focused aide work?
Yes, one recalls working as a teenage aide, mentoring youth and delivering lunches through local programs.
What point does the physician's aide comparison make?
It warns against overconfidence, noting we'd be alarmed if an aide performed heart surgery despite most people overestimating their own abilities, a caution echoed in Valentina Shevchenko quotes.
What ties these aide quotes together?
Each reflects on supporting roles - whether in politics, medicine, or community service - and the trust or scrutiny that comes with them.

Others reference leaked emails involving a former political aide that drew scrutiny toward a prominent foundation, alongside gentler stories of community mentoring work. Continue with Derek Cianfrance quotes for more personal narratives.