No man has a right to do what he pleases, except when he pleases to do right.

No man has a right to do what he pleases, except when he pleases to do right.

Duty Quotes

The first duty of a human being is to assume the right functional relationship to society - more briefly, to find your real job, and do it.

The first duty of a human being is to assume the right functional relationship to society - more briefly, to find your real job, and do it.

Duty is the great business of a sea officer; all private considerations must give way to it, however painful it may be.

Duty is the great business of a sea officer; all private considerations must give way to it, however painful it may be.

Duty is the essence of manhood.

Duty is the essence of manhood.

No duty is more urgent than that of returning thanks.

No duty is more urgent than that of returning thanks.

The first duty of society is justice.

The first duty of society is justice.

Do your duty, and leave the rest to Providence.

Do your duty, and leave the rest to Providence.

Duty is the essence of morality.

Duty is the essence of morality.

The duty of every citizen is to question authority.

The duty of every citizen is to question authority.

Do your duty, and leave the rest to heaven.

Do your duty, and leave the rest to heaven.

The duty of youth is to challenge corruption.

The duty of youth is to challenge corruption.

Duty is the stern daughter of the voice of God.

Duty is the stern daughter of the voice of God.

We are all born ignorant, but one must work hard to remain stupid.

We are all born ignorant, but one must work hard to remain stupid.

The first duty of a man is the seeking after and the investigation of truth.

The first duty of a man is the seeking after and the investigation of truth.

The first duty of love is to listen.

The first duty of love is to listen.

Duty makes us do things well, but love makes us do them beautifully.

Duty makes us do things well, but love makes us do them beautifully.

The duty of a leader is to inspire and guide those around him.

The duty of a leader is to inspire and guide those around him.

The only way to do your work is to love what you do.

The only way to do your work is to love what you do.

Duty is the most sublime word in the English language.

Duty is the most sublime word in the English language.