Quote by Samuel Smiles

Knowledge conquered by labor becomes a possession -- a property entirely our own.

Knowledge conquered by labor becomes a possession -- a prope

Summary

This quote highlights the idea that knowledge obtained through hard work and effort becomes something that belongs to us in a personal and meaningful way. It implies that when we genuinely acquire knowledge through active labor, the understanding and insights gained become a valuable and unique possession. Unlike knowledge gained through passive means or simply handed to us, this quote emphasizes the value of the ownership and mastery we develop over knowledge when we have put in the necessary work to gain it.

By Samuel Smiles

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