Old men Quote by Anthony Trollope
““(John Bold said): If an action is the right one, personal feelings must not be allowed to interfere. Of course I greatly like Mr Harding, but that is no reason for failing in my duty to those old men.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: “The Way We Live Now”, 1875
Duty must outweigh personal feelings; emotions should not hinder obligations to others.
In simple terms: Duty over feelings.
Key Takeaway
Prioritize responsibility over personal bias.
Themes
duty
ethics
professionalism
Mood
serious
reflective
Type
ethical
literary
When to use this quote
- workplace decisions
- public service
- family obligations
Key Concepts
moral philosophy
conflict of interest
Questions to Reflect On
- When should feelings influence duty?
- How to balance empathy with responsibility?
A Different Perspective
Rigid duty may ignore compassion.
