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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.
When I'm not thank'd at all, I'm thank'd enough:
I've done my duty, and I've done no more.
When I'm not thank'd at all, I'm thank'd enough:
I've done my duty, and I've done no more.
What is the most important duty? One's duty toward one's parent.
What is the most important duty? One's duty toward one's parent.
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.
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
Not aw'd to duty by superior sway.
Not aw'd to duty by superior sway.
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.
Take up the White Man's burden.
Take up the White Man's burden.
In common things the law of sacrifice takes the form of positive
duty.
In common things the law of sacrifice takes the form of positive
duty.