"It is the working man who is the happy man. It is the idle man who is the miserable man"
- Benjamin Franklin
About this Quote
This quote by Benjamin Franklin speaks with the value of hard work and the joy that it can bring. He suggests that those who want to put in the effort to work hard will be rewarded with happiness, while those who select to remain idle will be left feeling unpleasant. This is because effort brings a sense of accomplishment and pride, while idleness can lead to feelings of dullness and restlessness. Franklin's words likewise emphasize the significance of having a purpose in life, as it is through meaningful work that we can find real satisfaction. His words remind us that it is not cash or product possessions that bring us true happiness, however rather the complete satisfaction of a job well done.
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