This work was strictly voluntary, but any animal who absented himself from it would have his rations reduced by half.

George Orwell
This work was strictly voluntary, but any animal who absented...
This work was strictly voluntary, but any animal who absented...
This work was strictly voluntary, but any animal who absented...
This work was strictly voluntary, but any animal who absented...
About This Quote

J.K. Rowling wrote, “This work was strictly voluntary, but any animal who absented himself from it would have his rations reduced by half.” In this quote, she expresses the importance of working for a good cause. In other words, if you do volunteer work for a good cause, you will be rewarded with even greater rewards.

Source: Animal Farm

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