Avoided Quote by Ulysses S. Grant
“Let no guilty man escape, if it can he avoided. . . . No personal consideration should stand in the way of performing a public duty.”
About This Quote
Source Letter: Personal correspondence, 1868
Public duty must outweigh personal ties; no one should be exempt from responsibility.
In simple terms: Duty over personal favors.
Key Takeaway
Prioritize public responsibilities over personal bias.
Themes
duty
ethics
impartiality
Mood
serious
thoughtful
Type
ethical
philosophical
When to use this quote
- government work
- law enforcement
- public office
- community service
Key Concepts
public service
moral obligation
Questions to Reflect On
- When should personal compassion override duty?
- How to balance fairness and empathy?
A Different Perspective
Rigid duty may ignore compassionate exceptions.
