phrase "Do what you do, come what may," became something of a slogan or aphorism.However, its popularity does not mean that the author of this statement clearly known.So, for example, it is attributed to such famous Roman rhetorician and political figures as Cato the Elder, or Marcus Aurelius.However, among the many quotations from the last exact phrase not found.There is a similar, which states that one should do what should, and still happens that meant.This is one of the principles of the philosophy of Stoicism.
«Do what you do, come what may" - these or similar words can also be seen in ancient texts, for example such as the Indian epic "Mahabharata".One of the subplots of this great work describes a war between two rival dynasties.One of the heroes of the epic, Prince Arjuna, very worried because of the fact that his friends and family are on both sides of the front.For the man who controls his chariot (actually it was the god Krishna, an incarnation of Vishnu), he explains that the present case is a warrior and a faithful performance of duty in the first place (dharma).
«Do what you do, come what may" - this cry was one of the favorite slogans of many medieval knights.Therefore, over time, it formed a French proverb, which conveys the meaning of these words.She used to say, and Leo Tolstoy.This phrase is so merged with the Russian culture that has penetrated even in the environment of political dissidents.In such famous events as the "Sakharov May Day", these words are often heard as an example of a favorite phrase famous maverick Soviet times.
So who actually said: "Do what you do, come what may?"Clear answer to this question is impossible.King Solomon in his parables and Dante's "Divine Comedy", Kant's famous categorical imperative, and Confucius in his thoughts on the appointment of a human life - they all somehow maintained like.Martin Luther stood before the assembly in Worms Catholics who demanded from him the abdication, said that this is another way to do can not.Hence, it is considered as well.
Some doubt whether this phrase moral relativism.However, the actions of people who professed these principles tell us about their integrity and conviction.Therefore, when we interpret these words, we are not talking about something that you can not do the normal and decent people.The whole point of this phrase is to act according to the dictates of his conscience, properly enforced, and not to think, if you will touch the consequences, and whether they are profitable you will be.This does not mean that he did not need to worry about the results of their actions.Of course, you count your way and try to manage the situation.But, unfortunately, it often happens that we find ourselves faced with a choice that does not want to do.But nevertheless necessary.And then each one of us decides whether to bring something for which you live, or not.
can say that Jesus Christ in the parable, which he calls not to worry about tomorrow and not thinking about what to do after, too, is the author of this phrase.The most important thing for a person in your life - be yourself, no matter what the obstacles.
