He who is false to present duty breaks a thread in the loom, and
will find the flaw when read more

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.

My noble father,
I do perceive here a divided duty.

My noble father,
I do perceive here a divided duty.

England expects that every man will do his duty.

England expects that every man will do his duty.

And rank for her meant duty, various,
Yet equal in its worth, done worthily.
Command was service; read more

And rank for her meant duty, various,
Yet equal in its worth, done worthily.
Command was service; humblest service done
By willing and discerning souls was glory.

I slept and dreamed that life was Beauty;
I woke, and found that life was Duty:--
Was read more

I slept and dreamed that life was Beauty;
I woke, and found that life was Duty:--
Was thy dream then a shadowy lie?

Do your duty and a little more and the future will take care of itself.

Do your duty and a little more and the future will take care of itself.

Left that command
Sole daughter of his voice.

Left that command
Sole daughter of his voice.

Thanks to the gods! my boy has done his duty.

Thanks to the gods! my boy has done his duty.

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.