Quote by Rutherford B. Hayes

I am loaded down to the guards with educational, benevolent, and other miscellaneous public work, I must not attempt to do more. I cannot without neglecting imperative duties.

I am loaded down to the guards with educational, benevolent,

Summary

This quote highlights the speaker's acknowledgment of their current workload and commitments. They emphasize that they are overwhelmed with educational, benevolent, and miscellaneous public work, and taking on additional tasks will prevent them from fulfilling their essential responsibilities. They state that attempting more would lead to neglecting their imperative duties. This quote reflects the speaker's understanding of their limitations and their focus on prioritizing their existing obligations.

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Service

By Rutherford B. Hayes

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