Enough work to do, and strength enough to do the work.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Having work and strength to do it is enough for a satisfying life.
- In plain terms
- If you have jobs and energy to do them, that is good.
- What can you take from it?
- Purpose comes from matching tasks with ability.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What makes work meaningful?
- Do you have enough?
Another view
It assumes work is always accessible and desirable to everyone.
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