Lo! all life this truth declares, Laborare est orare; And the whole earth rings with prayers.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Hard work is a form of prayer and is celebrated throughout the world.
- In plain terms
- Working hard is like praying and is a universal value.
- What can you take from it?
- Find meaning and spirituality in your daily labor.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Can work be a form of prayer?
- How do you find meaning in labor?
Another view
Not all work feels like prayer or has spiritual meaning.
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