There is happiness in duty, although it may not seem so. To fulfill one's duty elevates the soul to a state of constant sweetness. Love is the bond between men, the way to teach and the center of the world.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Fulfilling responsibilities brings inner peace and love connects humanity as the central force of existence.
- In plain terms
- Doing your duty makes you happy and love holds the world together.
- What can you take from it?
- Find joy in responsibility and value love as the core of life.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Does your duty bring you peace?
- How do you define love?
Another view
The claim that duty always elevates the soul may not hold in oppressive situations.
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