Nil sine magno vita labore dedit mortalibus.
Attribution disputed; shown as originally published.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Great work requires great effort for humanity.
- In plain terms
- Hard work yields great results.
- What can you take from it?
- Invest effort to achieve significant outcomes.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What effort is worth investing?
- How do you measure 'great' work?
Another view
Not all effort guarantees success; external factors matter.
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