Duty

Duty is something a person must fulfill. An example of duty is the US Army's duty to protect the United States of America.

Quotes on 'Duty'

• "Today, we need a nation of Minutemen, citizens who are not only prepared to take arms, but citizens who regard the preservation of freedom as the basic purpose of their daily life and who are willing to consciously work and sacrifice for that freedom." - John F. Kennedy

• "You took the good things for granted -- now you must earn them again. For every right that you cherish, you have a duty that you must fulfill. For every hope that you entertain, you have a task that you must perform. For every good that you wish to preserve, you will have to sacrifice your comfort and ease. There is nothing for nothing any longer." -- George Washington

• "England Expects That Every Man Will Do His Duty." The flag signal ordered to be raised by Horatio Nelson before the Battle of Trafalgar.

See also

• Deontology
• Bravery
• Courage
• Veterans
• Hero: Gallery of American Heroes
• Oath Keepers
• Oath for federal officials
• Oath for federal judges
• Vow
• Patriot
• American values
• Conservative values
• Libertarian values
• Small town values
• Family values

Contrast With

• Liberal values
• Public school values
• Hollywood values
• San Francisco values
• Fashion industry values
• Professor values

External links

• House Committee on Veteran's Affairs
• Oath Keepers
• Celebrating Veteran's Day
• National Veterans Day Ceremony
• Veterans Day Frequently Asked Questions