George Washington Quotes

A lot of things I am, and a lot of things I am not. But I think I'm about as good an American as there is. I love this country. It's been very, very good to me. And it will be good to anybody if they are willing to give of themselves.

All I ever seek from good deeds is a measure of respect.

It's appropriate to celebrate public service, and the thoughtful people who choose to serve. They symbolize what is good and decent about this historic citizen legislature, and we thank them.

To be interested in the public good we must be disinterested, that is, not interested in goods in which our personal selves are wrapped up.

Bring back that better era of the republic in which, when men consecrated themselves to the public service, they utterly abnegated all selfish purposes.

I've stepped down from jobs that paid me well more than what I was working anywhere else. And each time, it was to serve the public good and to serve the young men and women of our armed services.

Love or affection towards an individual or nation, is indicated by good action snot merely be words. The adoration towards nation is expressed by works of welfare equally done by the ruler and theruled. The ruler himself must be engatged, in welfare of th country and also should select officials examining their involvement with the public god. Self-centered people greedy of the power should be kept away

If my acceptance of the office of Governor would serve my country, though my administration would be attended with the loss of personal credit and reputation, I would cheerfully undertake it.

If you make the choice to serve the public, public service, then serve the public, not yourself.

We have the incredible privilege of serving in the highest offices in the state. We must prove ourselves worthy of our fellow citizens' faith. We must be trusted to always place the public's good above our own and to always choose fairness over favoritism.

May I say, finally, that I have no illusions of grandeur; quite to the contrary, I am very humble in my knowledge that through forty years of my life my life has been an open book of service to my fellow architects and for the public good.

I appreciate the fact, and am proud of it, that the attentions I am receiving are intended more for our country than for me personally.

The true measure of a man is how he treats someone who can do him absolutely no good.

I had a simple goal in life: to be true to my parents and our country as an honorable son, a caring brother, and a good citizen.

I've always had this core belief in public service. Even before I became a citizen, I volunteered in the Army.

If I can't do something for the public good, what the hell am I doing?

I know what motivated you was not just a political campaign. It was your love of our country.

A great country worthy of the name does not have any friends.

When you go into public service, you understand you're trading something. You want to feel good about what you do, but you're not going to make what people in private sector make.

I have long believed that sacrifice is the pinnacle of patriotism.

Everything I have done or attempted to do for Scotland has always been for her benefit, never my own and I defy anyone to prove otherwise.

Most honorable are services rendered to the State; even if they do not go beyond words, they are not to be despised.

I have never known much good done by those who affected to trade for the public good.

My main ambition is to be of use to my country and my people.

Love of country is like love of woman - he loves her best who seeks to bestow on her the highest good.