Better Quote by Jenkin Lloyd Jones
“Duty is a better guide than stars or statutes.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Sermon on Duty, Jenkin Lloyd Jones, 1910
Duty provides reliable moral direction, unlike distant or impersonal laws and celestial signs.
In simple terms: Duty is a steady guide.
Key Takeaway
Follow duty over vague rules.
Themes
ethics
responsibility
guidance
Mood
reflective
serious
Type
ethical
philosophical
When to use this quote
- leadership decisions
- legal judgments
- personal choices
Key Concepts
moral philosophy
personal integrity
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you prioritize duty over personal ambition?
- When does duty become oppressive?
A Different Perspective
Duty may conflict with personal desires or societal expectations.
