Abandon Quote by Ernest Legouve
“God has laid upon us many severe trials in this world, but He has created labour for us, and all is compensated. Thanks to labour, the bitterest tears are dried; a serious consoler, it always promises less than it bestows; a pleasure unparalleled, it is still the salt of other pleasures. Everything abandons you -- gaiety, wit, love -- labour alone is always present.”
About This Quote
Source Treatise: 1902, Moral Philosophy
Labor, though harsh, provides consolation and outweighs fleeting pleasures.
In simple terms: Work offers lasting comfort despite hardships.
Key Takeaway
Embrace work as a source of resilience.
Themes
labor
suffering
consolation
philosophy
Mood
reflective
philosophical
Type
ethical
existential
When to use this quote
- career choice
- economic hardship
- spiritual practice
Key Concepts
existential meaning
ethical work
Questions to Reflect On
- How does labor shape personal meaning?
- Can joy coexist with hard work?
A Different Perspective
May glorify hardship over joy.
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