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Thanks to the gods! my boy has done his duty.
Thanks to the gods! my boy has done his duty.
Thousands of candles can be lit from a single candle, and the life of the candle will not be shortened. read more
Thousands of candles can be lit from a single candle, and the life of the candle will not be shortened. Happiness never decreases by being shared.
Knowledge is the hill which few may wish to climb;
Duty is the path that all may tread.
Knowledge is the hill which few may wish to climb;
Duty is the path that all may tread.
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.
Where there are no rights, there are no duties.
Where there are no rights, there are no duties.
Thy sum of duty let two words contain,
(O may they graven in thy heart remain!)
Be read more
Thy sum of duty let two words contain,
(O may they graven in thy heart remain!)
Be humble and be just.
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.
To do my duty in that state of life unto which it shall please
God to call me.
To do my duty in that state of life unto which it shall please
God to call me.
Life was meant to be lived, and curiosity must be kept alive. One must never, for whatever reason, turn his read more
Life was meant to be lived, and curiosity must be kept alive. One must never, for whatever reason, turn his back on life.