The truly successful man, the one who fully realizes the meaning of citizenship, sums up his philosophy of life in the word responsibility. He feels, with every fiber of his being, that human existence is not merely a necessity thrust upon him, but that it is a glorious privilege, a tremendous opportunity for well doing. He is not content to let others solve the problems of thought, society, government; problems of the city and its complex life; but he, too, is ready to sacrfice his time and, if necessary, his business interest on the altar dedicated to the welfare of his country. He takes an active part in the alleviating of life’s pain, in comforting wretched lives, in removing heavy burdens, in keeping his city clean. He realizes that his country and his city call for his service, and he does not wish to shirk the responsibilities which rest upon him. This is genuine patriotism; this is true devotion to one’s country.
– Moise Bergman, The Daily Picayune, New Orleans, La., November 26, 1909
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