Who told the phrase: "Do what you do, and whether it will be" and what is its meaning?

The phrase "Do what you do, and whether it will be" something like aphorism or a maiden. However, its popularity does not mean that the author of this statement is unequivocally known. So, for example, it is attributed to such famous Roman ribors and political figures, as or however, among the many quotes from the latter, such a phrase is not found. There is a similar, which states that it should be done what should, but still happen that it is destined. This is one of the principles of the philosophy of Stoicism.

"Do what you do, and whether it will be" - these or similar words can also be seen in ancient texts, such as the Indian Epos "Mahabharata". One of the plot lines of this great work describes the war between the two enemy dynasties. One of the heroes of the epic, Prince Arjuna, is very worried about the fact that his friends and relatives are on both sides of the front. What a person who manages his chariot (in fact it was the embodiment of Vishnu), explains him that the business of the real warrior and the believer is primarily the execution of debt (Dharma).

"Do what you do, and whether it will be" - such a cry was one of the favorite slogans of many medieval knights. Therefore, over time, the French proverb was formed, where the meaning of these words was transferred. She loved to repeat and Lion Tolstoy. This phrase merged so much with the Russian culture, which penetrated even on Wednesday of political dissidents. At such well-known events as "Sakharovskaya Maevka", these words often sounded as an example of the favorite phrase of the famous free-rope Soviet times.

So who actually said: "Do what you do, and be what will happen?"? It is impossible to answer this question uniquely. Tsar Solomon in his parables and Dante in the "Divine Comedy", Kant in the famous and Confucius in his reflections on the appointment of human life - they all claimed this one way or another. Standing in Worms before the congregation of Catholics, who demanded a renunciation, said that it was worth it and otherwise could not do. So, he considered the same way.

Some doubt that there is no moral relativism in this phrase. However, the actions of people who professed these principles tell us about their principle and conviction. Therefore, when we interpret these words, we are not talking about something that cannot be done with normal and decent people. The whole point of this phrase is to do according to the velats of its conscience, to fulfill due, and not to think if you will run the consequences, and whether they will be profitable for you. This does not mean that they do not need to think about the results of their actions at all. Of course, you need to count on your way and try to manage the situation. But, unfortunately, it often happens that we find ourselves before choosing who did not want to do. But still it is necessary. And then each of us decides whether to betray it, or not.

It can be said that Jesus Christ in the parable, where he calls not to take care of tomorrow and not think about what to do after, too, is the author of this phrase. After all, the most important thing for a person in life is to remain myself, despite any obstacles.