do one's duty

Example Sentences

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"I felt it was my duty to come. I certainly felt it would be an unpleasant experience, but that's not a good enough reason not to do one's duty."

From BBC • Dec. 5, 2013

However, it is not only virtuous to do one's duty, but it is also the duty of the individual to do his best.

From A Review of the Systems of Ethics Founded on the Theory of Evolution by Williams, C. M.

One has come to a point when death seems very inconsiderable and only failure to do one's duty is an utter loss.

From Carry On Letters in War-Time by Dawson, Coningsby

I never thought much about the development of souls, except that one must try hard to be good and do one's duty.

From My Friend the Chauffeur by Lowenheim, Frederic

Our hero was one of those limited few who had sounded the depths of the truth that it was easier to do one's duty than to know it.

From The Story of Isaac Brock Hero, Defender and Saviour of Upper Canada, 1812 by Nursey, Walter R.