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“Do well and right and let the world sink.” quote by George Herbert
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“Do well and right and let the world sink.”

George Herbert

About This Quote

Source Poem: The Temple, 1633

The speaker advises doing good and staying righteous, even if the world collapses around them.

In simple terms: Do good regardless of outcomes.

Key Takeaway

Prioritize integrity over external results.

Themes

morality resilience detachment spirituality

Mood

reflective steady

Type

philosophical inspirational

When to use this quote

  • personal decisions
  • leadership
  • social activism

Key Concepts

virtue ethics stoicism selflessness

Questions to Reflect On

  • What does it mean to act righteously when outcomes are bleak?
  • Can personal virtue influence a corrupt world?
A Different Perspective

Goodness may not prevent suffering.

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