It is better, then, to save the work while it is begun. You have done the labor; maintain itkeep it. If men choose to serve you, go with them; but as you have made up your organization upon principle, stand by it; for, as surely as God reigns over you, and has inspired your mind, and given you a sense of propriety, and continues to give you hope, so surely will you still cling to these ideas, and you will at last come back after your wanderings, merely to do your work over again.

Summary

This quote emphasizes the importance of perseverance and staying true to one's principles and work. It suggests that it is better to preserve and continue the work that one has begun, even if others choose to join and leave along the way. By maintaining one's organization and principles, the quote implies that the individual will find fulfillment and meaning in their work. It also suggests that even if one temporarily strays from their path, they will eventually return to their purpose and continue pursuing their goals.