Life is made up, not of great sacrifices or duties, but of little things, in which smiles, and kindnesses, and read more

Life is made up, not of great sacrifices or duties, but of little things, in which smiles, and kindnesses, and small obligations, given habitually, are what win and preserve the heart and secure comfort

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.

Only aim to do your duty, and mankind will give you credit where you fail.

Only aim to do your duty, and mankind will give you credit where you fail.

And I read the moral--A brave endeavour
To do thy duty, whate'er its worth,
Is better than read more

And I read the moral--A brave endeavour
To do thy duty, whate'er its worth,
Is better than life with love forever,
And love is the sweetest thing on earth.

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.

The reward of one duty is the power to fulfill another.

The reward of one duty is the power to fulfill another.

When a stupid man is doing something he is ashamed of, he always
declares that it is his duty.

When a stupid man is doing something he is ashamed of, he always
declares that it is his 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.

The reward of one duty is the power to fulfil another.

The reward of one duty is the power to fulfil another.