Let your first business be to perform your duties at home…
“Let your first business be to perform your duties at home. But, inasmuch as you are wise stewards, you will find time for social duties. . . . By seeking to perform every duty you will find that your capacity will increase, and you will be astonished at what you can accomplish.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Prioritize home responsibilities, then expand to social obligations, discovering increased capacity and surprising achievement.
In simple terms: Start with home duties, then grow socially, gaining strength.
Begin at home, then expand outward.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- household management
- community service
- personal development
- time management
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What home duty can you improve today?
- How can you balance personal and social responsibilities?
The advice assumes ample time and resources, which may not be realistic for all.