Quotes about Public Service

Enjoy your time in public service. It may well be one of the most interesting and challenging times of your life. Votes: 4

I just don't believe in the basic concept that someone should make their whole career in public service. Votes: 3

We recognised Urdu as the second official language and made it a medium of examination in all Bihar Public Service Commission tests. Votes: 3

Public service must be more than doing a job efficiently and honestly. It must be a complete dedication to the people and to the nation. Votes: 3

You can not divorce religious belief and public service. I've never detected any conflict between God's will and my political duty. If you violate one, you violate the other. Votes: 3

Help others and give something back. I guarantee you will discover that while public service improves the lives and the world around you, its greatest reward is the enrichment and new meaning it will bring your own life. Votes: 3

Growing up, I was encouraged to get a good education, get a real job doing something I enjoyed, and, should the opportunity present itself, consider public service as just that: a chance to serve, not an end in itself. Votes: 3

I feel that my father's greatest legacy was the people he inspired to get involved in public service and their communities, to join the Peace Corps, to go into space. And really that generation transformed this country in civil rights, social justice, the economy and everything. Votes: 3

I didn't leave bodybuilding until I felt that I had gone as far as I could go. It will be the same with my film career. When I feel the time is right, I will then consider public service. I feel that the highest honor comes from serving people and your country. Votes: 3

We only have what we give. Votes: 2

Stopping bad things is a significant public service. Votes: 2

Those who are happiest are those who do the most for others. Votes: 2

Only by giving are you able to receive more than you already have. Votes: 2

I feel like I have had the most amazing life in my public service. Votes: 2

To do more for the world than the world does for you - that is success. Votes: 2

There is no higher religion than human service. To work for the common good is the greatest creed. Votes: 2

We are all here on earth to help others; what on earth the others are here for I don't know. Votes: 2

All Government employees should realize that the process of collective bargaining, as usually understood, cannot be transplanted into the public service, Votes: 2

The lasting value of our public service for God is measured by the depth of the intimacy of our private times of fellowship and oneness with Him. Votes: 2

Classic nineteenth century European imperialists believed they were literally on a mission. I don't believe that the imperialists these days have that same sense of public service. They are simply pirates. Votes: 2

Without your voice being heard in Washington, the decisions we make aren't as good. I would urge women to consider public service. And if you want to run, give me a call. I'll help. Votes: 2

I will use big words from time to time, the meanings of which I may only vaguely perceive, in hopes such cupidity will send you scampering to your dictionary: I will call such behavior 'public service'. Votes: 2

Whether you change the linen or stitch up wounds, cook the food or dispense the medicines, it is in your hands to help build a public service worthy of all those who gave their lives for the dream of democracy Votes: 2

It is such a disappointment in American political reaction and actions. When some of our politicians are flying around the country in private airplanes all the time, using public services as their mode of private transportation, and then criticizing us who are in business. Votes: 2

I don't want to live in the kind of world where we don't look out for each other. Not just the people that are close to us, but anybody who needs a helping hand. I cant change the way anybody else thinks, or what they choose to do, but I can do my bit. Votes: 2

Ten years have passed since a perfect blue sky morning turned into the blackest of nights. Since then we've lived in sunshine and in shadow, and although we can never unsee what happened here, we can also see that children who lost their parents have grown into young adults, grandchildren have been born and good works and public service have taken root to honor those we loved and lost. Votes: 2

I have had a career in public service. Votes: 1

But as I always say to people I'm essentially a public service person. Votes: 1

I have always told anyone who would listen that I was available for more public service. Votes: 1

The difference between burlesque and the newspapers is that the former never pretended to be performing a public service by exposure. Votes: 1

The candidates we have in this campaign are... the most accomplished, in terms of public service, that we've had since 1960. One of them will be successful. Votes: 1

I can assure you, public service is a stimulating, proud and lively enterprise. It is not just a way of life, it is a way to live fully. Votes: 1

I think there's no higher calling in terms of a career than public service, which is a chance to make a difference in people's lives and improve the world. Votes: 1

I believe if a private citizen is able to affect public opinion in a constructive way he doesn't have to be an elected public servant to perform a public service. Votes: 1

I think Hillary Clinton could do whatever she puts her mind to. I really do. She's incredibly dedicated to public service, she is smart as a whip, and she's effective. Votes: 1

Because the majority of my readers are women, I feel that one public service I can provide to them is to spread the message of regular mammograms and early detection within the strip. Votes: 1

What motivated me to dedicate myself to public service for nearly two-thirds of my life was the chance to produce results for those people who entrusted me to be their voice and their champion. Votes: 1

In my public service, I treasure my friendship with law enforcement officers. I admire what they do and support them in every aspect of their job. I have always looked upon law enforcement officers as my friends. Votes: 1

If you believe you can make a difference, not just in politics, in public service, in advocacy around all these important issues, then you have to be prepared to accept that you are not going to get 100 percent approval. Votes: 1

Taking the time to read to children is not only a worthwhile investment but also a wonderful experience. I have visited 119 schools in Maine, and these visits are among the most rewarding experiences in my career in public service. Votes: 1

The reason I got involved in public service, by and large, if I had to credit one thinker, one person, it would be Ayn Rand. The fight we are in here, make no mistake about it, is a fight of individualism versus collectivism. Votes: 1

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. Votes: 1

I fought as an infantry Marine on one of the Vietnam War's harshest battlefields. After leaving the Marine Corps, I studied law and found a fulfilling career as an author and journalist. But again and again, I came back to the personal fulfillment that can only come from public service. Votes: 1

And you realise you're doing a public service in making people happy - as a musician you can give people something a doctor, a lawyer, a politician cannot give them that. It's not scientific. It's spiritual - a good feeling. And although you don't know them personally, the audience are like your friends. Votes: 1

I grew up in war and saw the United Nations help my country to recover and rebuild. That experience was a big part of what led me to pursue a career in public service. As Secretary-General, I am determined to see this organization deliver tangible, meaningful results that advance peace, development and human rights. Votes: 1

Public service is my motto. Votes: 0

I was born into public service. Votes: 0

Public service is good for you, Votes: 0

I'm just a citizen temporarily in public service. Votes: 0

The public service is not a serial child-snatcher Votes: 0

I have a lifelong devotion to public service. Votes: 0

I certainly feel a strong call of public service. Votes: 0

I've found my sweet spot here in public service. Votes: 0

My whole life has been dedicated to public service. Votes: 0

There's never been a sense of public service about Donald Trump. Votes: 0

The lure of post-public service lobbying employment needs to be eliminated. Votes: 0

Every profession does imply a trust for the service of the public. Votes: 0

I value public service and I'm relatively good at organizing political causes. Votes: 0

I believe Moses was 80 when God first commissioned him for public service. Votes: 0

The injustice done to an individual is sometimes of service to the public. Votes: 0

My plans were to practice law and then possibly go into public service. Votes: 0

In a profession, members are only partly guided by service to the public. Votes: 0

Being an entertainer, especially in times like these, is really a public service. Votes: 0

I am a woman with a calling for social struggle and public service. Votes: 0

Disinterested public service has become, just so... what's the phrase, 'old school.' Votes: 0

The National Park Service today exemplifies one of the highest traditions of public service. Votes: 0

I consider a decent respect for Christianity among the best recommendations for public service. Votes: 0

We have to continue to confront the challenge of corruption within the public service. Votes: 0

The public service needs lots of people, South Africa generally, needs lots of people. Votes: 0

Every kind of service necessary to the public good becomes honorable by being necessary. Votes: 0

AT&T will not block access to the public Internet or degrade service, period. Votes: 0

It's been a great honor for me to spend my career in public service. Votes: 0

I think that Americans are very grateful to the Bush family for their public service. Votes: 0

Every man who says frankly and fully what he thinks is doing a public service. Votes: 0

The notion that public service requires men and women of good character now seems quaint. Votes: 0

I'm extremely proud of my family's record of public service to Massachusetts and the nation. Votes: 0

If I have done the public any service, it is due to my patient thought. Votes: 0

All I know is, I think I would like to continue to do public service. Votes: 0

Congress is full of good, decent, smart people who have devoted their lives to public service. Votes: 0

Really, a critical matter in the public service is radically to improve the quality of management. Votes: 0

Public service used to be the highest of callings, until people like Madame Voldemort vilified it. Votes: 0

There's no greater challenge and there is no greater honor than to be in public service. Votes: 0

I think I've been very, very lucky in my life, and I do believe in public service. Votes: 0

Public service is a part of who I am, having grown up in a family of politicians. Votes: 0

If you make the choice to serve the public, public service, then serve the public, not yourself. Votes: 0

I've got to restructure all my personal life now in order to accommodate public service, which is fine. Votes: 0

The long-continued and useful public service and eminent purity of character of the deceased ex-President will be remembered. Votes: 0

I've been so blessed to be part of a family that has dedicated its life to public service. Votes: 0

My professional life has been about public service. My personal life I define very intently through my family. Votes: 0

In Romania, we have pledged to create a modern public service: well-educated, appropriately rewarded and above all, de-politicized. Votes: 0

To remain silent is the most useful service that a mediocre speaker can render to the public good. Votes: 0

I grew up assuming that I would be in public service. I never planned to be in business. Votes: 0

Private sector labors unions continue to suffer losses in their membership while public sector and service unions grow. Votes: 0

I think journalism is a great way to do public service, to have an impact on your community. Votes: 0

As a matter of fact, even when I finished law school, I had no notion of public service then. Votes: 0

The recipe for success is a tried and true one here in Rhode Island - innovation, reform, public service. Votes: 0

The public is not greatly interested in saving a little money on a purchase at the expense of service. Votes: 0

I'm going to explore the possibility that my future work could be in public service rather than corporate work. Votes: 0

Since people no longer attend church, theater remains as the only public service, and literature as the only private devotion. Votes: 0

Since 9/11, there has been a huge leap in people wanting to get personally involved in public service and international affairs. Votes: 0

Public service and respect for ideas is a recurrent theme in both the American and Australian sides of my family. Votes: 0

I wish to be useful, and every kind of service necessary to the public good becomes honorable by being necessary. Votes: 0

What we have to be judged by is the work we try to do. It's public service, not perfect service. Votes: 0

Better service for the customer is for the good of the public, and this is the true purpose of enterprise. Votes: 0

I think my mom and dad knew from the very beginning that I was destined to go into public service. Votes: 0

A garden is a public service and having one a public duty. It is a man's contribution to the community. Votes: 0

I've always had this core belief in public service. Even before I became a citizen, I volunteered in the Army. Votes: 0

One of the things I think I can bring to the presidency is to make government and public service cool again. Votes: 0

Elective office and public service are obviously something that have long ties with my family, and something I'm definitely interested in. Votes: 0

While Secretary Rumsfeld and I have had our differences, he deserves Americans' respect and gratitude for his many years of public service. Votes: 0

Two truths are all too often overshadowed in today's political discourse: Public service is a most honorable pursuit, and so is bipartisanship. Votes: 0

A Temple is one of the best ways of benefiting other living beings - it is the best form of public service. Votes: 0

Growing up, I always had two interests and two passions; one being public service and the other being the arts and acting. Votes: 0

I like to think of film-making not just as an act of personal self-aggrandisement but rather as an act of public service. Votes: 0

I don't see life divided into public and private, secular and sacred. It's all an open place of service before our God. Votes: 0

I believe that as public servants, we have a shared goal - to deliver to Americans the service they deserve and expect. Votes: 0

I could be anything I wanted because I was an American. And I hope that that's really what's propelled me into public service. Votes: 0

The House looks like more fun. It's like the Donahue show. The Senate is like one of those Sunday morning public service programs. Votes: 0

In addition to fines, violators of decency standards could be required to air public service announcements serving educational and informational needs of children. Votes: 0

I've dedicated my life to public service, and I feel it's still a noble profession. However, I also understand it's a contact sport. Votes: 0

Going back to high school and college, I believed I would be involved in public service. I literally could not conceptualize anything else. Votes: 0

Our citizens have the right to protection from the incompetency of public employees who hold their places solely as the reward of partisan service. Votes: 0

I just want to make sure that public service doesn't have to be an occupation, but it needs to be a way of life. Votes: 0

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. Votes: 0

There's a tradition of public service in my family. I'm one of three boys that joined the military. My father was in the Peace Corps. Votes: 0

Small men, seeking great wealth or power, have too often and too long turned even the highest levels of public service into mere personal opportunity. Votes: 0

I have the consolation of having added nothing to my private fortune during my public service, and of retiring with hands clean as they are empty. Votes: 0

Our most important public service will always be the NHS. And I want to say something clear and unambiguous about the future of the health service. Votes: 0

I was raised on the values of speaking up and making a positive difference in a very political family that believed in the importance of public service. Votes: 0

Whether to the nation or to the state, no service can be or ever will be rendered by a more able or a more faithful public servant. Votes: 0

Ethics must be reintroduced to public service to restore people's faith in government. Without such faith, democracy cannot flourish. Your ambitious agenda is filling a desperate need. Votes: 0

My deepest regret from my years in public service is the failure of the United States and the international community to act sooner to halt these crimes. Votes: 0

I stay fat because it just wouldn't be fair to all the thin people if I were this good-looking, intelligent, funny, and thin. It's a public service really. Votes: 0

Unlike those theists who at least pay lip service to science and scientific method, Johnson is out to convict science of fraud in the court of public opinion. Votes: 0

You can't divorce religious belief and public service I've never detected any conflict between God's will and my political duty. If you violate one, you violate the other. Votes: 0

Men and women approaching retirement age should be recycled for public service work, and their companies should foot the bill. We can no longer afford to scrap-pile people. Votes: 0

I don't want to run for governor, but I don't think anyone should put public service out of the question because that's not what a good citizen does. Votes: 0

Peter Jones's is a vital public service. He reminds us that while we shouldn't live in the past, we are wiser and stronger when we live with it. Votes: 0

Arizonians are deeply proud of Justice Sandra Day O'Connor's service to this country. She will always be remembered by Arizonans and all Americans as an extraordinary public servant. Votes: 0

I am extremely proud of my service with the government and my efforts to help safeguard public health and protect our country against the scourge of offensive biological warfare. Votes: 0

On balance, I would say that anybody who reminds our lords and masters that the computerized society is fragile... has definitely done a service to the public at large. Votes: 0

By making this wine known to the public, I have rendered my country as great a service as if I had enabled it to pay back the national debt. Votes: 0

The crossroads where government meets enterprise can be an exciting crossroads. It can also be a corrupt crossroads. It requires moral rectitude to separate public service from private gain. Votes: 0

I think there's no higher calling in terms of a career than public service, which is a chance to make a difference in people's lives and improve the world. Votes: 0

When politicians say "I'm in politics," it may or may not be possible to trust them, but when they say, "I'm in public service," you know you should flee. Votes: 0

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. Votes: 0

It is not about the money. It's the public service aspect. Absolutely, I think it has qualities of redemption. The city gets a second chance. I get a second chance. Votes: 0

I will not seek reelection the United States Senate but will retire from public service in January 2013. There is no reason other than the fact than I think it's time. Votes: 0

I believe we need to attract a new generation of the best and brightest to public service and I believe that government can be a source of inspiration, not degradation. Votes: 0

I think that public service is tough on a family - no ifs, ands, buts about it. I have my own personal wishes, but they're not always front and center. Votes: 0

Oh, he was probably a member of the National Rifle Association. It was a group that helped criminals get guns so they could shoot citizens. It was a public service. Votes: 0

I'm truly worried about the country's direction. I can tell you this categorically, we've got the weakest president and the weakest governor in the history of my 50 years of public service. Votes: 0

Every man who says frankly and fully what he thinks is so far doing a public service. We should be grateful to him for attacking most unsparingly our most cherished opinions. Votes: 0

Times are tough but they are tough because the government is trying to do the right thing, whether on public service reform, education, health, anti-social behaviour and welfare, or in counter-terrorism Votes: 0

Martin Luther King, Jr.'s peaceful, determined struggle for social justice, and Sargent Shriver, who launched the Peace Corps, were early heroes. A career of public service was the ultimate aspiration. Votes: 0

Even the former Attorney General of the United States Eric Holder has come out to say that he believed that [Edward] Snowden performed a public service, and I couldn't agree more. Votes: 0

My mom raised me with the idea of doing public service, and I definitely want to go in that direction. But I also want to follow in my dad's entrepreneurial footsteps. Votes: 0

What's happened to broadcasting is that broadcasting really used to be... it used to have a very clear public service quotient. And it's more or less now. And it's been lost. Votes: 0

I am enormously honored to be one of the spokesmen of the New Age Womens Health Campaign, so you'll be seeing me in public service announcements and public appearances supporting the campaign. Votes: 0

It is truly a triumph of rhetoric over reality when people can believe that going into politics is 'public service,' but that producing food, shelter, transportation, or medical care is not. Votes: 0

My firm belief is that people who aspire to public service should have the best advice up front, as they decide whether to run and the people decide whether to support them. Votes: 0

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. Votes: 0

The idea of public service was instilled in me by watching my father, who shared that he was far more fulfilled in his public service than by his former lucrative corporate jobs. Votes: 0

A commercial civilization is money-oriented, profit-oriented. Commercial values always tend to wrench a society free of tradition.Economics from education to public service is being reorganized on the self-destructive basis of self-interest. Votes: 0

I want the BBC to be a mass market public service broadcaster still funded by the licence fee... and the licence fee is more durable than many people in the commercial sector believe. Votes: 0

In a city that is barely getting by with its small budget, something like illegal immigration can be the difference from being able to provide the level of public service that people expect. Votes: 0

Here is an old tradition badly in need of return: You have to earn your way into politics. You should go have a life, build a string of accomplishments, then enter public service.... Votes: 0

What drives people to public service is a sense of possibility. If you haven't sensed that possibility you don't get started in the same way, you don't feel you can have an impact. Votes: 0

As soon as public service ceases to be the chief business of the citizens, and they would rather serve with their money than with their persons, the State is not far from its fall. Votes: 0

One of the best lessons I learned early is that not everything in life is about you. It is about service. If you want trips and excessive gifts, then don't get into public service. Votes: 0

What is the purpose of public service? It's to solve problems for the people you represent and certainly in the United States Senate, thinking about your state and thinking about your country as well. Votes: 0

I do consider myself a feminist. I know the word has weird implications for people now, but I do think that its important to have women involved, whether its business or public service or...anything. Votes: 0

Which is supposed to mean they're doing something in their broadcasting they would not do is they were simply out to maximize profit; if they were really public service institutions, not purely profit maximizing institutions. Votes: 0

Which is supposed to mean they're doing something in their broadcasting they would not do is they were simply out to maximize profit; if they were really public service institutions, not purely profit maximizing institutions. Votes: 0

Hillary Clinton's a highly intelligent woman, hard-working, she's dedicated her life to public service, but unfortunately, she does not have a track record of accomplishment or transparency. ... She's not the woman for the White House. Votes: 0