When a stupid man is doing something he is ashamed of, he always declares that it is his duty.

When a stupid man is doing something he is ashamed of, he always declares that it is his duty.

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.

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.

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.

Simply duty hath no place for fear.

Simply duty hath no place for fear.

Duty cannot exist without faith.

Duty cannot exist without faith.

Give unto me, made lowly wise,
The spirit of self-sacrifice;
The confidence of reason give;
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Give unto me, made lowly wise,
The spirit of self-sacrifice;
The confidence of reason give;
And in the light of truth thy
Bondman let me live!

Stern Daughter of the Voice of God.

Stern Daughter of the Voice of God.

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.