You don't get nothing for nothing in this life.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Nothing comes without effort or cost.
- In plain terms
- You must work for what you get.
- What can you take from it?
- Invest effort to earn results.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What are the limits of effort?
- Can luck ever replace work?
Another view
Some opportunities arise unexpectedly.
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