Indolence is the sleep of the mind.
Luc De ClapiersRead
The fruit derived from labor is the sweetest of pleasures.
Interpretation
Hard work leads to the greatest rewards and satisfaction.
This quote suggests that the rewards one receives from their efforts and labor are the most fulfilling and enjoyable. It emphasizes the value of hard work and the pleasure that comes from achieving something through one's own dedication and efforts.
In practice
In a graduation speech emphasizing the importance of perseverance.
A big man has no time really to do anything but just sit and be big.
Success is a finished book, a stack of pages each of which is filled with words. If you reach that point, you have won a victory over yourself no less impressive than sailing single-handed around the world.
When I won in 2003, never in my wildest dreams did I ever think I would win Wimbledon and have my kids seeing me lift the trophy, so this is pretty surreal. And yeah, I was almost shocked in the moment that it all came together so nicely.
Success is outliving your failures
Your ability to discipline yourself to set clear goals, and then to work toward them every day, will do more to guarantee your success than any other single factor.
I'm the one who has made all the sacrifices. Those are my American records, not the country's.
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