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“There ain’t no pay beneath the sun As sweet as rest when a job’s well done. I was born to work up to my grave But I was not born To be a slave. One” quote by Maya Angelou
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““There ain’t no pay beneath the sun As sweet as rest when a job’s well done. I was born to work up to my grave But I was not born To be a slave. One””

Maya Angelou

About This Quote

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

Hard work brings deep satisfaction, but one should not become enslaved by it.

In simple terms: Work is rewarding but must stay balanced.

Key Takeaway

Seek fulfillment, not servitude.

Themes

work balance fulfillment freedom

Mood

reflective determined cautious

Type

philosophical motivational

When to use this quote

  • career
  • personal goals
  • life planning
  • avoiding burnout

Key Concepts

existentialism self‑determination

Questions to Reflect On

  • What defines a healthy work‑life balance for you?
  • How do you recognize when work becomes a burden?
A Different Perspective

May overlook personal health and relationships.

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