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
To do one's duty without love is doubtless better than to fail in doing one's duty, but it has its risks.
From The Vehement Flame by Deland, Margaret Wade Campbell
To do one's duty in love and obedience, to do what is right—these are the ideas which remain with one.
From Amiel's Journal by Ward, Humphry, Mrs.
What’s the use of trying to do one’s duty if this sort of thing goes on?’ p.
From Crying for the Light, Vol. 1 [of 3] or Fifty Years Ago by Ritchie, J. Ewing (James Ewing)
However, he was doing what he knew to be right, and, as he ruefully reminded himself, it was seldom pleasant to do one’s duty.
From The Night Riders A Romance of Early Montana by Cullum, Ridgwell
