Barney Frank Quotes

If you accept the privilege of public service, you had better understand the responsibilities of public service.

Public Service was never meant to be an easy living.

There are a lot of ways to serve and only one is being president.

Those of us who get a chance, and many of us will, should and will be motivated to serve America well.

You don't ever earn a right to stop doing anything if you feel there is an obligation to move in terms of public service.

We want to bring back to Washington people who are more interested in public service than they are in private gain.

He gave up all to serve the republic. Omnia relinquit servare rem publicam.

Government is a trust, and the officers of the government are trustees; and both the trust and trustees are created for the benefit of the public.

Join cooperatively with one another, put aside self-interest, and take on service to the public …

We are here to serve our citizens and not our ambitions.

On your willingness to contribute part of your life to this country…will depend the answer whether a free society can compete.

I have devoted my life to serving the people of New Jersey and am forever thankful for all who have stood by me.

I believe very, very strongly that when you serve, you serve the entire state.

By running, you're making that commitment that says, 'I'm dedicating myself to public service.' Win or lose, you're making that statement, and you actually are taking a step in that direction.

I have always been very open about my respect for public service.

For me, any chance to serve Singapore even in its limited capacity... I would be glad to take it up and use it to serve Singaporeans.

A politician is a fellow who will lay down your life for his country.

The only reason to be in politics is public service. There's no other reason. Frankly, if that's the best job you can get in terms of money, that's too bad, you know. Because frankly, it's not well paid, everyone knows that. So for most people it's a big sacrifice.

I have a lifelong devotion to public service.

Are you a politician asking what your country can do for you or a zealous one asking what you can do for your country? If you are the first, then you are a parasite; if the second, then you are an oasis in the desert.

I was really fascinated by politics. It always has been part of my view that politics really is a calling or you wouldn't go into it, because it's demanding and potentially has a toll on you and your family.

Two truths are all too often overshadowed in today's political discourse: Public service is a most honorable pursuit, and so is bipartisanship.

Public service used to be the highest of callings, until people like Madame Voldemort vilified it.

My whole life has been dedicated to public service.

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