A pint of sweat will save a gallon of blood.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Hard work now prevents severe consequences later.
- In plain terms
- Train hard to avoid dying in battle.
- What can you take from it?
- Preparation saves lives.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What preparation saves lives?
- Is effort always rewarded?
Another view
Sometimes preparation cannot prevent disaster.
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