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.

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.

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

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

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

Thanks to the gods! my boy has done 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 I read the moral--A brave endeavour
To do thy duty, whate'er its worth,
Is better than read more

And I read the moral--A brave endeavour
To do thy duty, whate'er its worth,
Is better than life with love forever,
And love is the sweetest thing on earth.

If I do my full duty, the rest will take care of itself.

If I do my full duty, the rest will take care of itself.

Do your duty today and repent tomorrow

Do your duty today and repent tomorrow

Not aw'd to duty by superior sway.

Not aw'd to duty by superior sway.