It's true hard work never killed anyone, but I figure, why take the chance?
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Reagan jokes that hard work is safe but he prefers not to risk it.
- In plain terms
- He finds hard work unnecessary and risky.
- What can you take from it?
- Humor can mask a preference for ease over diligence.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Is hard work always necessary?
- How do you balance effort and ease?
Another view
It trivializes the value of hard work.
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