Availability Quote by Rutherford B. Hayes
“The man of large and conspicuous public service in civil life must be content without the Presidency. Still more, the availability of a popular man in a doubtful State will secure him the prize in a close contest against the first statesman of the country whose State is safe.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Address to the Republican National Convention, 1880
Public service should be pursued for its own sake, not for personal ambition like the presidency.
In simple terms: Serve without seeking top office.
Key Takeaway
Focus on duty, not titles.
Themes
public service
humility
politics
Mood
reflective
serious
Type
political
ethical
When to use this quote
- government work
- community projects
- nonprofit leadership
Key Concepts
civic duty
leadership
selflessness
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you measure success in service?
- What motivates you beyond titles?
A Different Perspective
Power can corrupt intentions.
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