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"I have no other view than to promote the public good, and am unambitious of honors not founded in the approbation of my country" by George Washington

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he wanted was was best for the country and nothing else
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The only thing I want is what is best for the people of the United States and I am not interested in personal awards or honors.
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it means he claims to be not self-interested. not searching for personal glory and wishes to succeed only through the success of his country.
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This quotes means that George Washington's main interest is to do what is good for the country and in its best interests. He does not want to do anything that would hurt the country.
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simply-that he is a public servant of the USA, and humble
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