Duty Quote by Thomas Brooks
“Your life is short, your duties many, your assistance great, and your reward sure; therefore faint not, hold on and hold up, in ways of well-doing, and heaven shall make amends for all”
About This Quote
Source Essay: Moral Philosophy, 1625
Life is brief, duties many, and rewards uncertain; therefore persist in virtuous actions despite hardship.
In simple terms: Keep doing good even when life is hard.
Key Takeaway
Persist in duty despite uncertainty.
Themes
virtue
perseverance
mortality
Mood
reflective
serious
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- daily work
- community service
- personal challenges
Key Concepts
ethical duty
Stoic resilience
reward theory
Questions to Reflect On
- What duties give your life meaning?
- How do you handle unreciprocated effort?
A Different Perspective
Rewards may never materialize, leading to disillusionment.
