This proverb emphasizes the significance of duty and responsibility in a person’s life. ‘Duty’ is regarded as sacred, meaning it is essential and imperative in our actions and decisions. ‘Responsibility’ is viewed as an honor, something that bestows dignity and respect upon the person who assumes it. In other words, fulfilling one’s duties diligently and taking responsibility are signs of courage and strong moral character. The equivalent in English would be ‘Duty above all, responsibility is an honor.’