Political Quotes

George F. Hoar: “But, as I have already said, when the time came, he always subordinated his own desire to what he deemed the welfare of…”

On the record
But, as I have already said, when the time came, he always subordinated his own desire to what he deemed the welfare of the public.
Said by
George F. Hoar
Massachusetts

Editor's note · Context

Hoar reflects on the importance of prioritizing public welfare over personal desires in leadership.

Share

More from George F. Hoar

If there is anything more beautiful than a moonlight summer night in the heart of the Forest of Dean, it is its transformation into a summer morning, with the sparkle of dew on the grass, and the sunrise on the trees; with the music of…

gutenberg.org

It is not too much to say that most of the main roads in England are Roman; but the very continuity of their use has caused this to be overlooked.

gutenberg.org

We bring you the heart's love of Boston where you were born, and Worcester where you took the early vows you have kept so well; of Massachusetts who knows she has no worthier son, and of the great and free country to whom you have taught…

gutenberg.org

We bring you a more costly and precious gift than any jewel or diadem, though it came from an Emperor's treasury.

gutenberg.org

Other voices in this conversation