Casts Quote by Douglas William Jerrold
“Duty, though set about by thorns, may still be made a staff supporting even while it tortures. Cast it away, and, like the prophet's wand, it changes to a snake.”
About This Quote
Source Play: Black-Eyed Susan, 1829
Duty, though painful, can become a supportive staff; abandoning it may turn it into a threat.
In simple terms: Duty can become both support and danger.
Key Takeaway
Balance duty with self‑care.
Themes
duty
pain
transformation
Mood
reflective
serious
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- career
- family obligations
- personal goals
Key Concepts
ethics
psychology
Questions to Reflect On
- When should you let go of a duty?
- How can duty be reshaped into support?
A Different Perspective
Duty may become oppressive if unexamined.
