Quote by Leo Tolstoy

The Lord had given them the day and the Lord had given them the strength. And the day and the strength had been dedicated to labor, and the labor was its reward. Who was the labor for? What would be its fruits? These were irrelevant and idle questions.

The Lord had given them the day and the Lord had given them

Summary

This quote emphasizes the belief that every day and the strength to do labor are blessings from the Lord. It suggests that the purpose of labor should not be questioned or analyzed, as pondering over who it benefits or what its outcomes will be is deemed meaningless. Instead, the focus should remain on dedicating oneself to the labor itself, viewing it as a reward in its own right, regardless of its ultimate purpose or results.

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By Leo Tolstoy

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