Careful Quote by Robert Grosseteste
“Command those that govern your house before all you household that they keep careful watch that all your household, within and without, be faithful, painstaking, chaste, clean, honest and profitable.”
About This Quote
Source Treatise: "On the Governance of the Household", 13th century
Grosseteste advises strict moral and practical oversight of household affairs, linking virtue with prosperity and order.
In simple terms: Household should be run with virtue and diligence.
Key Takeaway
Maintain ethical standards in daily management.
Themes
ethics
household
leadership
virtue
efficiency
Mood
thoughtful
serious
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- family budgeting
- home organization
- personal finance
- community stewardship
Key Concepts
moral governance
family economics
discipline
Questions to Reflect On
- How can virtue be balanced with compassion?
- What modern practices reflect these principles?
A Different Perspective
Rigid rules may stifle flexibility and personal freedom.
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