Robert HerrickIf little labour, little are our gains: Man's fortunes are according to his pains.
About This Quote
If little labour, little are our gains. While this quote is usually associated with the phrase, “Hard work pays off in the end,” it can also be interpreted as “little effort doesn't pay off.” If you're not willing to work hard to get what you want in life, you're not going to get much in return.
Source: Hesperides
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