Well, what was it to be a thief? He met the question at last, face to face, wiping the clammy drops of sweat from his forehead. God made this money - the fresh air, too - for his children's use. He never made the difference between poor and rich.

Rebecca Harding Davis
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The line, “Well, what was it to be a thief?” is a powerful statement about the value of hard work. It also shows us that the key to success is making sure that you are working for yourself and not others. This quote goes straight to the heart of the matter. When you don't feel like working, it can be difficult to pick up your tools and get to work.

But if you want to succeed in life, you have to do what needs to be done, regardless of how you feel inside. Hard work is the only way that people can get ahead in life.

Source: Life In The Iron Mills And Other Stories

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