But the story also illustrates Foley's bent for putting institutional duty ahead of partisanship.

He could not believe that a Klingon would put duty above ambition.

He put duty before his own fears, his own feelings.

Their relationship ended the first time because Will put duty and desire for command ahead of love.

Was she willing to put obligation and duty before all else?

He put honor and duty above personal gain.

Kahlan saw that, too, but he knew it was hard for her, putting duty first her whole life.

"A hero is somebody who puts duty above life," is another.

We need to feel and this made everyone I know feel and honor someone who put duty over self.

But like all of us, you put duty first.