Thomas Jefferson Quotes

In carrying out every aspect of our work, CIA officers are guided by a professional ethos that is the sum of our abiding principles, core values, and highest aspirations. These include service, integrity, excellence, courage, teamwork, and stewardship. Sacrifice, too, is an inescapable part of our mission.

Look at my record. I have done my duty.

May the spirit of devotion to duty which inspires us always dominate this Committee's conferences!

Is that so? Well, that's the man I will reappoint, for he knows how to do his duty, irrespective of the man or station.

I promise you that during my life, I was more concerned about not letting people down, about doing my part, than I was ever into what it did for me.

No eulogy is due to him who simply does his duty and nothing more.

I never really sought out the captaincy at any stage in my career. Now that it has been handed to me, I would obviously like to do it justice and keep performing well. The day I stop performing will be the day I happily relinquish the role.

If you make the choice to serve the public, public service, then serve the public, not yourself.

A task becomes a duty from the moment you suspect it to be an essential part of that integrity which alone entitles a man to assume responsibility.

I fought for the values of responsibility, and I'm not a man who does not accept his responsibilities.

I take my responsibilities very seriously.

My father was a Tuskegee Airmen captain in the Air Force and a very strong personality. He believed in fairness and ethics and living up to the commitments you make to others. He ultimately became a judge, and he would talk to me over and over about how important it is to be fair.

I would endeavour to deserve my life, Sire.

It has always been my belief that a man should do his best, regardless of how much he receives for his services, or the number of people he may be serving or the class of people served.

It is our duty to be faithful, not with eye service as men pleasers.

It is easier to do one's duty to others than to one's self. If you do your duty to others, you are considered reliable. If you do your duty to yourself, you are considered selfish.

In the military, I learned that 'leadership' means raising your hand and volunteering for the tough, important assignments.

I believe that my choosing my present course I do no dishonor to them, or to those who may come after me.

I have done what I felt to be my duty.

Never mind your happiness; do your duty.

Do your duty in all things. You cannot do more. You should never do less.

Those who insist on the dignity of their office, show they have not deserved it.

Anything which tends to bring a greater sense of responsibility to individuals should be encouraged.

I wanted to do well for me and for Maura. It is bigger than me. I have a responsibility. It's incumbent upon me to do Maura the best I can.

The people respect and believe in men who fulfill their duty.