Duty Quote by Joseph Story
“To secure integrity there must a lofty sense of duty and a deep responsibility to future times as well as to God.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Commentaries on the Constitution of the United States, 1833
Integrity requires a profound sense of duty and responsibility toward future generations and a higher moral authority.
In simple terms: Integrity needs duty to future and God.
Key Takeaway
Uphold duty, think beyond self.
Themes
ethics
responsibility
future orientation
Mood
reflective
serious
Type
ethical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- leadership
- policy making
- environmental stewardship
- education
- faith communities
Key Concepts
Moral philosophy
civic duty
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you balance personal needs with duty to future?
- What responsibilities do you feel toward future generations?
A Different Perspective
May overlook personal well‑being in pursuit of lofty duties.
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