My Creed To live as gently as I can; To be, no matter…
““ My Creed To live as gently as I can; To be, no matter where, a man; To take what comes of good or ill And cling to faith and honor still; To do my best, and let that stand The record of my brain and hand; And then, should failure come to me, Still work and hope for victory. To have no secret place wherein I stoop unseen to shame or sin; To be the same when I'm alone As when my every deed is known; To live undaunted, unafraid Of any step that I have made; To be without pretense or sham Exactly what men think I am. To leave some simple mark behind To keep my having lived in mind; If enmity to aught I show, To be an honest, generous foe, To play my little part, nor whine That greater honors are not mine. This, I believe, is all I need For my philosophy and creed.””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
A personal philosophy of integrity, humility, perseverance, and honest effort despite success or failure.
In simple terms: Live with honesty, courage, and perseverance.
Key Takeaway
Act with integrity and keep trying.
Themes
integrity
humility
perseverance
honor
courage
Mood
determined
reflective
inspirational
Type
philosophical
motivational
ethical
When to use this quote
- daily work
- relationships
- leadership
- personal setbacks
- public service
Key Concepts
personal philosophy
ethical conduct
resilience
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you maintain integrity when hidden?
- What does “honest, generous foe” mean today?
A Different Perspective
May be overly idealistic for complex moral dilemmas.