Quotes About Service

When I became a soldier, I was drafted in 1937, and instead of being released two years later, I had to stay on because the war had started in the meantime. I was a soldier for more than eight years, as long a time as I was Chancellor.

When you are a politician, it means to work for the benefit of the country, not to stay home. In politics, it ends only when one dies.

Customers are the reason we open our doors every day, and keep the machines humming all night long. Customers determine what we eat, where we live, whether we stay in business.

If you create incredible value and information for others that can change their lives - and you always stay focused on that service - the financial success will follow.

My dad was a janitor for U.S. Radium Corporation, and he stayed there for 37 years. So he didn't read.

I stayed in the Navy until July of 1946.

I really believe God called on me to coach, and that is the reason I stayed in it for so long.

I've stayed focused on the job at hand representing the people of the 5th district... a voice for everyone rich or poor or male or female.

I don't have a crazy rider clause saying I have to stay at fancy hotels. I don't have a problem with staying at a Marriott. But I will admit that I've gotten just basic, regular service there.

The Granite State has a long and proud tradition of public service, and we have to ensure that it stays that way for generations to come.

President Ford was a devoted, decent man of impeccable integrity who put service to his country before his own self interest. He helped heal our nation during a time of crisis, provided steady leadership and restored people's faith in the presidency and in government.

Mike Hodge is someone I've counted on for strong, steady leadership from the very start of my union service, and he has never failed to deliver.

I do not believe that people should steal music, but I think that fans need a better alternative, hence why I am such a fan of Apple, where you can simply buy a song for $0.99; it is very easy, it is a value-packed service... and this is a result of the shakeup... something has to happen in the music industry.

I will do this job as long as I feel that I can do it full steam.

Leadership is inspiring extraordinary people to step up and serve their country.

For the states that take the lead on reform - asset recycling, deregulation, service innovation - the Federal Government could step back, and allow greater flexibility in how we deliver our responsibilities.

At the end of the spectrum when you get to that 12th step, when you have that spiritual awakening we make ourselves available to help other people.

I'd been with Blizzard for almost 28 years when I stepped down.

The minute I stepped foot on the shop floor and started serving in a retail environment, I knew it was the career for me. I was a shop assistant for just one day, and I thought, 'This is it. This is the rest of my life. This is all I want to do.'

The young people I work with every day and serve the nation in the armed forces in general, and the Marine Corps in particular, have broken the mold and stepped out as men and women of character who are making their own way in life while protecting ours.

Our job as elected officials is to make sure those who have stepped up to defend our country have the resources they need to do their job.

Giving back has definitely kept me grounded. Stepping outside of yourself to serve a group or community of people who are in need in some facet has a way of doing that. I don't ever want to grow to a place where giving back becomes a foreign concept.

I feel my job as an actor is about more than just stepping on stage and taking a role.

The COVID-19 crisis has severely impacted Missouri businesses. However, this challenge has not stopped them from stepping up and finding new ways to serve Missourians.