I have no private purpose to accomplish, no party objectives to build up, no enemies to punish-nothing to serve but my country.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The speaker claims to have no personal or party agenda, serving only the country.
- In plain terms
- He serves the country, not himself or a party.
- What can you take from it?
- Public service should serve the nation, not interests.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Who do you serve?
- How do you avoid bias?
Another view
Claiming neutrality can be a political strategy.
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