William Godwin Quote

Duty is that mode of action on the part of the individual which constitutes the best possible application of his capacity to the general benefit.


Enquiry Concerning Political Justice, and Its Influence on Morals and Happiness (ed. 1796)


Duty is that mode of action on the part of the individual which constitutes the best possible application of his capacity to the general benefit.

Duty is that mode of action on the part of the individual which constitutes the best possible application of his capacity to the general benefit.

Duty is that mode of action on the part of the individual which constitutes the best possible application of his capacity to the general benefit.

Duty is that mode of action on the part of the individual which constitutes the best possible application of his capacity to the general benefit.