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While duty measures the regard it owes With scrupulous…

“While duty measures the regard it owes With scrupulous precision and nice justice, Love never reasons, but profusely gives, Gives, like a thoughtless prodigal, its all, And trembles then, lest it has done too little.” quote by Hannah More
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“While duty measures the regard it owes With scrupulous precision and nice justice, Love never reasons, but profusely gives, Gives, like a thoughtless prodigal, its all, And trembles then, lest it has done too little.”

Hannah More

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

Love acts without rational calculation, giving fully and vulnerably, unlike duty which is measured and precise.

In simple terms: Love gives freely, duty measures.

Key Takeaway

Embrace love’s generosity.

Themes

love duty emotion philosophy

Mood

reflective hopeful

Type

philosophical inspirational

When to use this quote

  • relationships
  • family
  • community service
  • personal growth

Key Concepts

selfless giving moral duty emotional intelligence

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you balance love’s generosity with personal limits?
  • When should duty guide actions over love?
A Different Perspective

Love can lead to burnout if not balanced with self‑care.

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