Through life let your principal object be the discharge of duty.
Attribution disputed; shown as originally published.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The main goal of life should be fulfilling one's responsibilities.
- In plain terms
- Make doing your duty your main goal.
- What can you take from it?
- Prioritize duty above all else in life.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Is duty the only goal?
- What about happiness?
Another view
Obsessing over duty can neglect personal well-being and joy.
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