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“If thou dost not sow, thou shalt not reap,” quote by Andrew Carnegie
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“If thou dost not sow, thou shalt not reap,”

Andrew Carnegie

About This Quote

Source Speech: Carnegie's 1910 address on philanthropy, 1910

Hard work and investment are necessary for reward; without effort, you cannot expect results.

In simple terms: Effort yields results.

Key Takeaway

Invest effort to reap rewards.

Themes

work effort reward responsibility

Mood

determined pragmatic

Type

motivational pragmatic

When to use this quote

  • career advancement
  • personal finance
  • entrepreneurship
  • agricultural planning

Key Concepts

cause and effect personal responsibility

Questions to Reflect On

  • What effort are you neglecting?
  • How can you create opportunities for effort to pay off?
A Different Perspective

If you work hard but lack opportunity, results may still be limited.

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