The worst thing about work in the house or home is that whatever you do is destroyed, laid waste or eaten within twenty four hours.

Summary

This quote highlights the frustrating aspect of domestic work, suggesting that the efforts of homemakers are continuously undone or consumed in a short span of time. It implies that despite their hard work, the outcomes are ephemeral and temporary, leaving little time to savor the results before starting over. The quote may reflect the feeling of insignificance or dissatisfaction that can arise from repetitive and seemingly never-ending household chores.

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