Reality is easy. It's deception that's the hard work.
Lauryn HillRead
The only help I need to live, is unprofessional. The only wealth I have to give, is not material. And if you need much more than that, I'm not available.
Interpretation
True wealth comes from within and is not measured by material possessions.
In this quote, Lauryn Hill emphasizes the value of non-material contributions to life, suggesting that emotional, spiritual, and relational support is far more important than material wealth. She points out that those seeking more than this intrinsic value may not resonate with her authentic self, highlighting a belief that fulfillment comes from personal connections rather than external or financial means.
In practice
During a motivational speech about the importance of emotional support over material wealth.
Reality is easy. It's deception that's the hard work.
You could get the money, you can get the power, but keep your eyes on the final hour.
The only way to know is to Live, Learn, and Grow
Now the skies could fall _x000D_ Not even if my boss should call _x000D_ The world it seems so very small _x000D_ 'Cause nothing even matters at all
We can't plan life. All we can do is be available for it.
I don't feel like my money or my success defines me. I've always been very happy just bein' me.
Make your work to be in keeping with your purpose
Integrity is not a conditional word. It doesn't blow in the wind or change with the weather.
He has missed the finest lesson of culture and experience who has not learned how to enjoy without owning.
The guy says, "When you work where I work, by the time you get home, it's late. You've got to have a bite to eat, watch a little TV, relax and get to bed. You can't sit up half the night planning, planning, planning." And he's the same guy who is behind on his car payment!
Those who have suffered much become very bitter or very gentle.
If a man insisted always on being serious, and never allowed himself a bit of fun and relaxation, he would go mad or become unstable without knowing it.
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