Monday, June 17, 2013

Duty

There is one thing . . . which a man can always do if he chooses, and that is his duty: not by manoeuvring and finessing, but by vigour and resolution. 
 --Mr. Knightley in Jane Austen's Emma

6 comments:

  1. Kindred Spirit, this is REALLY good for me to read right now, a real grace and a confirmation. Thank you for being so open an instrument of God's mercy and grace. Robert

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  2. Robert, I am so happy that these words were of help to you. In your charity, please pray for a special intention of mine. Please be assured of my prayers for your intentions as well. May Almighty God bless you and may Our Lady protect you.

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  3. Thank you for your prayers, and you are assured of my prayers for your intention. God bless you.

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  4. I very much appreciate your prayers, Robert. Thank you.

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  5. I love this quote. The world needs more Mr. Knightleys.

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  6. Thank you, dear Magistra, and I couldn't agree more with your comment about the world being in need of more Mr. Knightleys. They are rare and precious treasures indeed.

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