Your English style will no doubt put all the other gentlemen to bed. I speak figuratively, of course.
“I urge the enactment of a civil service law so explicit and so strong that no partisan official will dare evade it, basing all rewards, promotions and salaries solely on merit, on loyalty and industry in the public service.”
“That's the joy of art - it should be dangerous and challenging but it's just art - it's safe.”