When I'm not thank'd at all, I'm thank'd enough:
I've done my duty, and I've done no more.

When I'm not thank'd at all, I'm thank'd enough:
I've done my duty, and I've done no more.

It is better to do one's own duty, however defective it may be, than to follow the duty of another, read more

It is better to do one's own duty, however defective it may be, than to follow the duty of another, however well one may perform it. He who does his duty as his own nature reveals it, never sins.

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

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

Not aw'd to duty by superior sway.

Not aw'd to duty by superior sway.

The primal duties shine aloft, like stars;
The charities that soothe, and heal, and bless
Are scattered read more

The primal duties shine aloft, like stars;
The charities that soothe, and heal, and bless
Are scattered at the feet of Man, like flowers.

Only aim to do your duty, and mankind will give you credit where you fail.

Only aim to do your duty, and mankind will give you credit where you fail.

Take up the White Man's burden.

Take up the White Man's burden.

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.

In doing what we ought we deserve no praise, because it is our
duty.

In doing what we ought we deserve no praise, because it is our
duty.