powells don't quit. people will long forgot the issues you're dealing with. they will never forgot how you conduct yourself. then he quoted a passage from thomas jefferson's second inaugural address which reads i have learned to expect that it will rarely fall to the lot of imperfect man to retire from this station with the reputation and the favor which bring him into it. in other words, public service comes at a cost if you're committed to doing the right thing. dollin luther was very proud of his jamaican immigrant heritage and loved his big west indian family. the family was the foundation of his beliefs and the source of never-ending comfort. bringing shame to the family was the cardinal sin. he frequently said don't forgot where you came from. words that call us to remain