I advance with obedience to the work, ready to retire from it whenever you become sensible how much better choice it is in your power to make.

Summary

This quote suggests that the speaker is committed to fulfilling their responsibilities diligently and obediently, even though they believe there might be a better alternative available. They acknowledge that the person they are addressing has the power to make a superior choice and subtly encourage them to recognize it. The speaker is open to the possibility of stepping back from their role once the other individual realizes the opportunity for improvement and takes action.

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