But every acquisition that is disproportionate to the labor spent on it is dishonest.

Summary

This quote suggests that any gain or acquisition that far exceeds the amount of effort or work put into obtaining it is fundamentally unethical. It implies that truly honest gains should be proportional to the corresponding labor invested. In other words, excessive gains obtained with minimal effort are considered dishonest and morally wrong. This quote emphasizes the importance of integrity and fairness in the pursuit of success.

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