We all know our duty better than we discharge it.
Interpretation
This quote highlights the gap between knowing what we should do and actually doing it.
John Randolph's quote reflects a common human experience where individuals often have a clear understanding of their obligations and responsibilities yet fail to fulfill them. It suggests an inherent awareness of duty that surpasses the actual execution of those duties, prompting contemplation on the reasons behind this disconnect, whether due to procrastination, lack of motivation, or societal pressures.
In practice
During a team meeting, to emphasize the importance of accountability in achieving goals.
Wishing you happiness always! Go placidly amid the noise and the haste, and remember what peace there may be in silence. As far as possible without surrender be on good terms with all persons. . . . . Therefore be at peace with God, whatever you conceive Him to be. And whatever your labors and aspirations, in the noisy confusion of life keep peace with your soul. With all its sham, drudgery and broken dreams, it is still a beautiful world. Be cheerful. Strive to be happy.
We cannot truly plan, because we do not understand the future-but this is not necessarily a bad news. We could plan while bearing in mind such limitations. It just takes guts.
They will envy you for your success, your wealth, for your intelligence, for your looks, for your status - but rarely for your wisdom.
The 2 master skills of life are: The Science of Achievement and The Art of Fulfillment.
If the vessel of our soul is still tossed with winds and storms, let us awake the Lord, who reposes in it, and He will quickly calm the sea.
Consequence is no coincidence.
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