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It is better to do ones own duty, however defective it may be, than to follow the duty of another, however well one may
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"It is better to do one's own duty, however defective it may be, than to follow the duty of another, however well one may perform it. He who does his duty as his own nature reveals it, never sins"

- Lao Tzu

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This quote by Lao Tzu speaks to the value of being true to oneself and following one's own course. He emphasizes that it is much better to do one's own task, even if it is imperfect, than to follow the duty of another, even if it is done well. He recommends that by following one's own nature and doing what is right for oneself, one will never ever sin. This quote encourages us to be genuine and to trust our own impulses and judgement. It is a reminder that we ought to not be swayed by the viewpoints of others, but instead to remain real to ourselves and our own values. By doing so, we can live a life of integrity and prevent making errors.

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Lao Tzu This quote is written / told by Lao Tzu between 571 BC and 471 BC. He was a famous Author from China. The author also have 74 other quotes.

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