"My public life is before you; and I know you will believe me when I say, that when I sit down in solitude to the labours of my profession, the only questions I ask myself are, What is right? What is just? What is for the public good?"

This quote by Joseph Howe speaks to his dedication to public service and his devotion to doing what is right. He is stating that when he is making decisions in his professional life, he is not guided by individual gain or aspiration, however rather by what is right, simply, and for the public excellent. This talks to his stability and his commitment to serving the general public. He is stating that he is open and transparent in his public life, and that he can be depended make decisions that are in the very best interest of the public. This quote is a testament to his devotion to civil service and his commitment to doing what is right.