The things which must be, must be for the best,
God helps us do our duty and not shrink,
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The things which must be, must be for the best,
God helps us do our duty and not shrink,
And trust His mercy humbly for the rest.

If we believe a thing to be bad, and if we have a right to
prevent it, it is read more

If we believe a thing to be bad, and if we have a right to
prevent it, it is our duty to try to prevent it and to damn the
consequences.

Alas! when duty grows thy law, enjoyment fades away.

Alas! when duty grows thy law, enjoyment fades away.

Duty cannot exist without faith.

Duty cannot exist without faith.

There is only one basic human right, the right to do as you damn well please. And with it comes read more

There is only one basic human right, the right to do as you damn well please. And with it comes the only basic human duty, the duty to take the consequences.

He who is false to present duty breaks a thread in the loom, and
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He who is false to present duty breaks a thread in the loom, and
will find the flaw when he may have forgotten its cause.

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.

Maintain your post: That's all the fame you need;
For 'tis impossible you should proceed.

Maintain your post: That's all the fame you need;
For 'tis impossible you should proceed.

Take up the White Man's burden.

Take up the White Man's burden.