Air Quote by Abraham Lincoln
“In the early days of the world, the Almighty said to the first of our race "In the sweat of thy face shalt thou eat bread"; and since then, if we except the light and the air of heaven, no good thing has been, or can be enjoyed by us, without having first cost labour.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Gettysburg Address, 1863
Hard work is essential for any true benefit; nothing worthwhile comes without effort.
In simple terms: Everything good requires labor.
Key Takeaway
Embrace effort for reward.
Themes
labor
effort
reward
human condition
Mood
determined
reflective
Type
motivational
philosophical
When to use this quote
- building a career
- personal finance
- physical fitness
- creative projects
Key Concepts
work ethic
necessity of toil
Questions to Reflect On
- What effort are you avoiding?
- How can you make labor more meaningful?
A Different Perspective
Hard work alone doesn't guarantee success without strategy.
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