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.

Every right implies a responsibility; Every opportunity, an obligation, Every possession, a duty.

Every right implies a responsibility; Every opportunity, an obligation, Every possession, a duty.

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.

The reward of one duty is the power to fulfil another.

The reward of one duty is the power to fulfil another.

It is the duty of children to wait on elders, and not the elders on children

It is the duty of children to wait on elders, and not the elders on children

Not aw'd to duty by superior sway.

Not aw'd to duty by superior sway.

It is easier to do one's duty to others than to one's self. If you do your duty to others, read more

It is easier to do one's duty to others than to one's self. If you do your duty to others, you are considered reliable. If you do your duty to yourself, you are considered selfish.

But what is your duty? What the day demands.
[Ger., Was aber ist deine Pflicht? Die Forderung des Tages.]

But what is your duty? What the day demands.
[Ger., Was aber ist deine Pflicht? Die Forderung des Tages.]

Straight is the line of duty;
Curved is the line of beauty;
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Straight is the line of duty;
Curved is the line of beauty;
Follow the straight line, thou shalt see
The curved line ever follow thee.