Quote by Henry Ward Beecher

He who is false to present duty breaks a thread in the loom, and will find the flaw when he may have forgotten its cause.

He who is false to present duty breaks a thread in the loom,

Summary

This quote suggests that when someone neglects or fails to fulfill their present responsibilities, they are essentially damaging the progress and integrity of a larger task or goal. Just as breaking a thread in a loom can lead to imperfections in the final product, not fulfilling one's duties may result in unforeseen consequences that become evident later on. It warns that even if the cause of the flaw is forgotten, the repercussions of neglecting present obligations cannot be escaped.

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Duty

By Henry Ward Beecher

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