Trouble Quote by Jacob Grimm
““cudgel! That's worth thy trouble,””
About This Quote
Source Fairy Tale Collection: Grimms' Fairy Tales, 1812
Uses a metaphor of a cudgel to suggest that effort is worthwhile.
In simple terms: Effort is valuable even if painful.
Key Takeaway
Embrace effort as worthwhile.
Themes
effort
value
metaphor
Mood
inspirational
reflective
Type
literary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- personal challenges
- hard work
- goal pursuit
Key Concepts
literary analysis
motivation
Questions to Reflect On
- What “cudgel” are you facing?
- Is the effort proportional to the reward?
A Different Perspective
Hard work may feel burdensome but yields reward.
