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“Who eates the Kings Goose uoydes the feathers an hundred years after. [Who eats the king's goose voids the feathers a hundred years after.]” quote by George Herbert
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“Who eates the Kings Goose uoydes the feathers an hundred years after. [Who eats the king's goose voids the feathers a hundred years after.]”

George Herbert

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

The quote suggests that neglecting duties leads to loss of rewards over time.

In simple terms: Neglect leads to loss.

Key Takeaway

Honor responsibilities.

Themes

responsibility consequences time legacy

Mood

reflective serious

Type

moral advice

When to use this quote

  • career
  • family
  • long term projects
  • inheritance
  • financial planning

Key Concepts

ethics cause and effect

Questions to Reflect On

  • What responsibilities are you overlooking?
  • How does neglect affect your future?
A Different Perspective

It may oversimplify complex cause‑effect relationships.

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