Quote by TS (Thomas Stearns) Eliot

It cannot be inherited, and if you want it you must obtain it by great labor.


It cannot be inherited, and if you want it you must obtain i

Summary

This quote implies that there is something valuable or desirable that cannot be passed down from one generation to another through inheritance. Instead, it suggests that this thing can only be obtained through hard work, effort, and perseverance. It emphasizes the notion that true achievement or success cannot be simply handed to someone but must be earned through dedicated and laborious endeavors.

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By TS (Thomas Stearns) Eliot
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