Quotes About Duty

We are sent into this world for some end. It is our duty to discover by close study what this end is and when we once discover it to pursue it

Admiral Stephen Decatur's widely publicized toast in 1816, "our country, right or wrong," struck Adams as not only discordant but immoral.

Tu vero abi," inquit, "in te magis quam in me hostilia ausus. Iuberem macte virtute esse, si pro mea patriaista virtus staret: nunc iure belli liberum te intactum inviolatumque 250 hinc dimitto.

Frederick Forsyth

He said that it was not his job to ensure that his soldiers died for their country. It was his job to make sure the other poor bastards died for theirs. Understand?

Virtue does not always demand a heavy sacrifice only the willingness to make it when necessary.

The prince is the first servant of his state.

Men vet hvordan det er om lørdagen, tenkte han mens han gikk over Altenbergbroen, da viser alle embedsmenn tenner og er sure bare fordi de har dårlig samvittighet over at de ikke har gjort noe fornuftig i hele uken.

Thus the sons of earth now drink in The fire of heaven without danger. And it is our duty, poets, to stand Bare-headed under the storms of God, Grasping with our own hand The Father's beam itself, And to offer the gift of heaven, Wrapped in song, to the people. From "As On a Holiday" ("Wie Wenn am Feiertage")

History, even in the infancy of a people, is ever a noble instructress, but in ages such as ours she has yet another and holier duty to perform.

My doctrine is: Live that thou mayest desire to live again—that is thy duty—for in any case thou wilt live again!

Seth is in charge of my tombstone.

Mummy has an errand for you!

In matters of consequence, when have doubt and fear given the best advice? Why not heed faith, courage, duty, and honor?

Strength does not make one capable of rule; it makes one capable of service.

There are two kinds of people in this world, son. Those who save lives, and those who take lives." "And what of those who protect and defend? Those who save lives by taking lives?" "That's like trying to stop a storm by blowing harder. Ridiculous. You can't protect by killing.

I will protect even those I hate," Kaladin whispered through bloody lips. "So long as it is right.

How are your accommodations?" Dalinar asked. "Sir? I'm in storming prison." A smile cracked Dalinar's face. "So I see. Calm yourself, soldier. If I'd ordered you to guard a room for a week, would you have done it?" "Yes." "Then consider this your duty. Guard this room." "I'll make sure nobody unauthorized runs off with the chamber pot, sir.

Kaladin followed [Shallan]. What else could he do? Explain to Adolin? Yes, princeling. I let your betrothed wander off alone in the darkness to get eaten by a chasmfiend. No, I didn't go with her. Yes, I'm a coward.

Regardless, I still do not believe that your duty is to do as the people wish. Your duty is to lead as best you can, following the dictates of your conscience. You must be true. Your Majesty, to the man you wish to become....

The definition of a lawman, Uncle, is easy," Wax said, feeling blood from a dozen cuts trickle down his face. He lifted Suit by the front of his clothing, bringing him close. "He's the man who takes the bullet so nobody else has to.

I will protect even those I hate,' Kaladin whispered through bloody lips, 'So long as it is right

It is my solemn and important duty to bring happiness, light, and joy into your world when you're being a dour idiot.

If the journey itself is indeed the most important piece, rather than the destination itself, then I traveled not to avoid duty—but to seek it.