I attempt an arduous task; but there is no worth in that which is not a difficult achievement.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Hard work is only valuable when it leads to a difficult achievement.
- In plain terms
- Effort matters only if it results in a hard‑won success.
- What can you take from it?
- Aim for challenging goals to make effort worthwhile.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- When is simple work still meaningful?
- How do you measure the worth of effort?
Another view
Not all worthwhile work is difficult; simplicity can be valuable.
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