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“Stern daughter of the voice of God! O Duty! if that name thou love Who art a light to guide, a rod To check the erring and reprove.” quote by William Wordsworth
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“Stern daughter of the voice of God! O Duty! if that name thou love Who art a light to guide, a rod To check the erring and reprove.”

William Wordsworth

About This Quote

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

Urges duty as a guiding light, a rod to correct errors and reproach.

In simple terms: Duty is a guiding force to correct mistakes.

Key Takeaway

Embrace duty as moral compass.

Themes

duty guidance morality

Mood

inspirational reflective

Type

poetic ethical

When to use this quote

  • personal decisions
  • leadership
  • ethical dilemmas

Key Concepts

light rod correction

Questions to Reflect On

  • What duties guide your life?
  • When does duty become tyranny?
A Different Perspective

Duty can become oppressive if misapplied.

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