Hermann Hesse...and the vessel was not full, his intellect was not satisfied, his soul was not at peace, his heart was not still.
About This Quote
The saying, "He who will not work shall not eat", most likely originated in the Bible (Ecclesiastes 4:9). It was said at one time to be a warning to those who live off of the labor of others. The saying speaks to the poverty that is sometimes caused by not working. It is also a reminder that we should always work hard and try our best and never cut corners, because we don't know what we're capable of. As simple as it may seem, it makes a great point - we only get one life so we should put in our all when we have the chance.
Source: Siddhartha
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