Labour for his pains.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Work hard to earn rewards.
- In plain terms
- Earn through effort.
- What can you take from it?
- Hard work brings rewards.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do you earn?
- What are your rewards?
Another view
Hard work does not always guarantee rewards.
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