Do what thou ought, let come what may.

Meaning: Fulfill your moral duties regardless of feared consequences or uncertain outcomes.

Origin: From 'A Dictionary of English Proverbs and Proverbial Phrases' (1870). Public domain.

Translations

• French: Fais ce que dois, advienne que pourra (literally: Do what you ought, come what may)

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