To work hard, to live hard, to die hard, and then go to hell after all would be too damn hard.

Carl Sandburg
About This Quote

The famous saying, “To work hard, to live hard, to die hard, and then go to hell after all would be too damn hard.” is a great example of how positive thinking can lead to a better life. The message of this quote is that working too hard and living too hard will make you go to hell. In his case, Alexander the Great was a great leader. He conquered a large part of the world and had a happy life with his family.

But he got so caught up in being a great leader that he lost sight of what was most important: family. When he died, he went straight to hell as a result of his actions. The quote has been used for centuries as a metaphor for those who put work before everything else in their lives.

It is about knowing your priorities and being vigilant about those priorities by not neglecting your loved ones or giving into temptations that can ruin your future.

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