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Fortunes Quote by George Fillmore Swain

“If little labor, little are our gains; Man's fortunes are according to his pains.” quote by George Fillmore Swain
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““If little labor, little are our gains; Man's fortunes are according to his pains.””

George Fillmore Swain

About This Quote

Hard work yields greater rewards; success is proportional to effort.

In simple terms: Effort determines outcomes.

Key Takeaway

Work hard for better results.

Themes

motivation effort reward

Mood

inspirational pragmatic

Type

advice philosophical

When to use this quote

  • career advancement
  • academic study
  • personal projects

Key Concepts

economics work ethic

Questions to Reflect On

  • What effort do you value most?
  • How do you measure the return on your work?
A Different Perspective

Not all effort guarantees success; external factors matter.

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