Take rest; a field that has rested gives a beautiful crop.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Resting land yields better harvests. Periods of rest improve future productivity.
- In plain terms
- Letting land rest helps it grow better crops later.
- What can you take from it?
- Rest is necessary for sustained productivity.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Are you resting enough?
- How does rest affect your work?
Another view
Some fields require continuous cultivation to survive.
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