You knew that what is given or granted can be taken away, that what is begged can be refused; but that what is earned is kept. (12-10-1966)
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Things given or begged can be lost, but what is earned is secure and kept.
- In plain terms
- You can lose what you get for free or ask for, but you keep what you earn.
- What can you take from it?
- Value and pursue what you earn rather than what is granted.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What have you earned that you keep?
- Is everything granted temporary?
Another view
Sometimes help or grants are necessary before one can earn.
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