The citizen who shrinks from his duty to the state is not me... - Cincinnatus

"The citizen who shrinks from his duty to the state is not merely shirking responsibility, but betraying the trust of his ancestors."

Cincinnatus Leadership

Statesman General Ancient Rome 519–430

More from Cincinnatus

"I have neither sought nor desired the office I hold, but accepted it as a duty to my country."

"The safety of the state is the highest law."

"A man who loves his country serves it without reward."

"True power lies in knowing when to relinquish it."

"A leader must be fair and just."

"Integrity is everything."

"One must take responsibility for one's environment."

"In this house, I make the decisions"