Work, and thou wilt bless the day Ere the toil be done; They that work not, can not pray, Can not feel the sun. God is living, working still, All things work and move; Work, or lose the power to will, Lose the power to love.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Work is essential to human purpose; without it, we lose will, love, and connection to life.
- In plain terms
- Working keeps us alive and connected.
- What can you take from it?
- Engage in work to sustain your humanity.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What gives your work meaning?
- How do you find purpose outside work?
Another view
Not all work is meaningful; some labor can be soulless.
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