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Full Idea
Each person ought to select some definite duty that clearly lies before him and is well within his power as the special task of his life.
Gist of Idea
People should follow what lies before them, and is within their power
Source
Charles Sanders Peirce (Reasoning and the Logic of Things [1898], I)
Book Ref
Peirce,Charles Sanders: 'Reasoning and the Logic of Things', ed/tr. Ketner,K.L. [Harvard 1992], p.119
A Reaction
I like that. Note especially that it should be 'well' within his power. Note also that this is a 'duty', and not just a friendly suggestion. Not sure what the basis of the duty is.