Let us do our duty in our shop or our kitchen, in the market, the street, the office, the school, the home, just as faithfully as if we stood in the front rank of some great battle, and knew that victory for mankind depended on our bravery, strength, and skill. When we do that, the humblest of us will be serving in that great army which achieves the welfare of the world.
Interpretation
We should perform our everyday tasks with the same dedication as if we were in a critical battle for a greater cause.
This quote by Theodore Parker emphasizes the importance of carrying out our daily responsibilities with sincerity and commitment. It encourages individuals to view their contributions, regardless of how mundane they may seem, as integral to the greater good of society. By recognizing that our actions can have a profound impact on the welfare of the world, we are inspired to approach our work with courage and determination, knowing that even the smallest contributions can lead to significant change.
In practice
In a motivational speech to inspire employees to take pride in their work.
A democracy,- that is a government of all the people, by all the people, for all the people; of course, a government of the principles of eternal justice, the unchanging law of God; for shortness' sake I will call it the idea of Freedom.
Want and wealth equally harden the human heart, as frost and fire are both alien to the human flesh. Famine and gluttony alike drive away nature from the heart of man.
The books which help you most are those which make you think the most. The hardest way of learning is by easy reading; every man that tries it finds it so. But a great book that comes from a great thinker, — it is a ship of thought, deep freighted with truth, with beauty too.
No man is so great as mankind.
Outward judgment often fails, inward judgment never.
You may not, cannot, appropriate beauty. It is the wealth of the eye, and a cat may gaze upon a king.
Work is not a shame. Laziness is a shame.
Be bold. If you're going to make an error, make a doozy, and don't be afraid to hit the ball.
Keep your weather eye open, and sing out every time.
Attitude is an important part of the foundation upon which we build a productive life. A good attitude produces good results, a fair attitude poor results, a poor attitude poor results. We each shape our own life, and the shape of it is determined largely by our attitude.
Each workout is like a brick in a building, and every time you go in there and do a half-ass workout, you're not laying a brick down. Somebody else is.
When I found Jesus Christ, I learned to be a better athlete. I didn't have to go out there and knock them out in the first round. I've learned to be patient, skillful in the ring. At the same time, I wanted to prove to other boxers that you can take off this killer instinct stuff, you can be a great athlete, a great boxer, and love your brother.
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