He who shuns the millstone, shuns the meal.
“He who shuns the millstone, shuns the meal.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Avoiding hard work leads to lacking sustenance; effort is essential for reward.
In simple terms: Hard work yields food; shirking it leaves you hungry.
Embrace effort to earn your needs.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- career development
- personal finance
- education
- health habits
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What tasks are you avoiding that could benefit you?
- How does effort relate to personal fulfillment?
May ignore systemic inequities affecting effort.