[Do not] overburden yourself with rules of devotion, but…
“[Do not] overburden yourself with rules of devotion, but persist in doing well those you have, your daily actions, your work; in a word, let everything revolve around doing well what you are doing.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Prioritize doing your current tasks well over adding more rules.
In simple terms: Do well what you have;
Master your present duties.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- job performance
- studying
- household chores
- volunteering
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What simple task can you improve now?
- How does focusing on quality affect stress?
Overemphasis on rules can cause paralysis.