Choices Quote by James Gilmour
“This command seems to me to be strictly a missionary injunction; so that, apart altogether from choice and other lower reasons, my going forth is a matter of obedience to a plain command.”
About This Quote
Source Letter: Missionary Correspondence, 1887
Obedience to a clear directive can motivate action beyond personal desire or rational choice.
In simple terms: Follow orders even without personal reason.
Key Takeaway
Trust and act on clear commands.
Themes
obedience
mission
discipline
faith
authority
Mood
thoughtful
serious
Type
ethical
philosophical
When to use this quote
- Military orders
- religious vows
- corporate directives
- team projects
Key Concepts
Moral duty
voluntary service
hierarchical obedience
Questions to Reflect On
- When should one question a command?
- What if the command conflicts with conscience?
A Different Perspective
Blind obedience may ignore ethical concerns or personal well‑being.
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