So fully am I impressed with the vast importance and…
“So fully am I impressed with the vast importance and necessity of attaining what will be the object of my motion this night, that if, during the almost forty years that I have had the honour of a seat in parliament, I had been so fortunate as to accomplish that, and that only, I should think I had done enough, and could retire from public life with comfort, and the conscious satisfaction, that I had done my duty.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
He expresses a lifelong dedication to public service, feeling fulfilled after decades of work.
In simple terms: A career in politics can bring deep satisfaction after long service.
Key Takeaway
Value long-term commitment to public duty.
Themes
service
dedication
fulfillment
Mood
contemplative
proud
Type
historical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- retirement planning
- public service motivation
- career counseling
- historical analysis
Key Concepts
politics
career
legacy
Questions to Reflect On
- What defines a fulfilling public career?
- How to balance duty with personal well‑being?
A Different Perspective
Might ignore personal cost and burnout.