As a matter of fact, even when I finished law school, I had no notion of public service then.
Sentiment: NEGATIVE
Growing up, I was encouraged to get a good education, get a real job doing something I enjoyed, and, should the opportunity present itself, consider public service as just that: a chance to serve, not an end in itself.
My whole life has been dedicated to public service.
But as I always say to people I'm essentially a public service person.
I can assure you, public service is a stimulating, proud and lively enterprise. It is not just a way of life, it is a way to live fully.
I was raised in a family dedicated to public service.
I just don't believe in the basic concept that someone should make their whole career in public service.
I was born into public service.
My plans were to practice law and then possibly go into public service.
Going back to high school and college, I believed I would be involved in public service. I literally could not conceptualize anything else.
I have had a career in public service.