He wouldn't put his personal wishes ahead of a mission.
But, when set against the needs of the nation, personal wishes must give way.
He used to be the planetary governor, you see, until too many of his private, personal wishes came true.
I certainly have no personal wish to do so.
It was the job that mandated the break, not his personal wishes.
Your personal wishes on this matter are not to be consulted.
There was, of course, no longer any question of personal wishes.
The two leaders, resigned to take political acts against their personal wishes, signed off.
It is my personal wish that a realistic and modern proposal will be found through your negotiations.
This was a personal wish and command of the sultan.