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It is better to do one's own duty, however defective it may be, than to follow the duty of another, read more
It is better to do one's own duty, however defective it may be, than to follow the duty of another, however well one may perform it. He who does his duty as his own nature reveals it, never sins.
If I do my full duty, the rest will take care of itself.
If I do my full duty, the rest will take care of itself.
It is the duty of children to wait on elders, and not the elders on children
It is the duty of children to wait on elders, and not the elders on children
Left that command
Sole daughter of his voice.
Left that command
Sole daughter of his voice.
Who art a light to guide, a rod
To check the erring, and reprove.
Who art a light to guide, a rod
To check the erring, and reprove.
Every right implies a responsibility; Every opportunity, an obligation, Every possession, a duty.
Every right implies a responsibility; Every opportunity, an obligation, Every possession, a duty.
Straight is the line of duty;
Curved is the line of beauty;
Follow the straight line, thou read more
Straight is the line of duty;
Curved is the line of beauty;
Follow the straight line, thou shalt see
The curved line ever follow thee.
And rank for her meant duty, various,
Yet equal in its worth, done worthily.
Command was service; read more
And rank for her meant duty, various,
Yet equal in its worth, done worthily.
Command was service; humblest service done
By willing and discerning souls was glory.
In doing what we ought we deserve no praise, because it is our
duty.
In doing what we ought we deserve no praise, because it is our
duty.