Quote by Hesiod

Badness you can get easily, in quantity; the road is smooth, and it lies close by, But in front of excellence the immortal gods have put sweat, and long and steer is the way to it.

Badness you can get easily, in quantity; the road is smooth,

Summary

This quote suggests that achieving mediocrity or engaging in negative behavior is simple, as it requires little effort and is easily accessible. However, attaining excellence or greatness is a much more difficult task. The gods have purposely made the path to excellence arduous, requiring hard work, perseverance, and dedication. It implies that true success and goodness are not easily obtained but necessitate extensive sweat and effort, illustrating the rewarding nature of pursuing excellence.

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