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“When any duty is to be done, it is fortunate for you if you feel like doing it; but, if you do not feel like it, that is no reason for not doing it.” quote by Washington Gladden
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“When any duty is to be done, it is fortunate for you if you feel like doing it; but, if you do not feel like it, that is no reason for not doing it.”

Washington Gladden

About This Quote

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

Obligation remains regardless of desire; duty calls for action even when unmotivated.

In simple terms: Do your duty even when you don’t feel like it.

Key Takeaway

Commit to responsibility.

Themes

duty responsibility discipline

Mood

determined serious

Type

ethical motivational

When to use this quote

  • volunteering
  • career tasks
  • daily chores

Key Concepts

moral philosophy work ethic

Questions to Reflect On

  • What duties can you fulfill despite low motivation?
  • How does discipline shape character?
A Different Perspective

Motivation alone isn’t reliable.

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