Henrik Ibsen Quotes

It is the solemn obligation of a leader always to be a leader. Even when - perhaps especially when - you don't feel like being a leader.

It is imperative to build a contingent of public servants who are politically reliable, professionally competent, and clean and honest, and have a good work style.

I am not a perfect servant. I am a public servant doing my best against the odds.

I'm not going to be their spear catcher for the rest of this year.

I take my responsibilities to this House very seriously.

In executing the duties of my present important station, I can promise nothing but purity of intentions, and, in carrying these into effect, fidelity and diligence.

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

The price of greatness is responsibility.

Once you take a role, you have to do it properly and do it justice.

I take my responsibilities very seriously.

Our people expect the best of us. They send us to take care of the people's business, and those of us who take hold of that responsibility understand that's what it's really about.

A civil servant doesn't make jokes.

Do your duty in all things. You cannot do more. You should never do less.

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

There comes a time in the life of every public official when he must decide between right and regularity.

It has been my purpose, since I have been placed in my present position, to make no speeches.

Holding It Down

There may be some people in the country who forget to perform their duty. You should set an example by doing your job with honesty and faithfulness.

I promise you that during my life, I was more concerned about not letting people down, about doing my part, than I was ever into what it did for me.

Do your duty in all things, like the old Puritan. You cannot do more; you should never wish to do less.

The people respect and believe in men who fulfill their duty.

I'm not going to just take office in January, I'm going to take responsibility.

I am always on duty, even when I am at party events or on vacation. I don't complain about it, on the contrary. Time management for candidates without government functions is different than it is for me. No matter where I am, I always have to have my duties as chancellor in mind.

Words are for those with promises to keep.

If we promise as public officials, we must deliver. If we as public officials propose, we must produce.