Which thou shalt do; if thou shalt go about every action…
““Which thou shalt do; if thou shalt go about every action as thy last action, free from all vanity, all passionate and wilful aberration from reason, and from all hypocrisy, and self-love, and dislike of those things, which by the fates or appointment of God have happened unto thee. Thou””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Live each action as if it were your last, free from vanity, hypocrisy, and selfishness.
In simple terms: Act as if each deed is your final one, without ego.
Key Takeaway
Cultivate humility and purpose in every act.
Themes
virtue
mindfulness
self‑control
Mood
reflective
serious
Type
philosophical
ethical
When to use this quote
- daily routines
- decision making
- leadership
- personal development
Key Concepts
stoicism
ethical living
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you apply this daily?
- What temptations challenge your humility?
A Different Perspective
May be unrealistic to treat every act as final.