Quote by Ralph Waldo Emerson

Many might go to Heaven with half the labor they go to hell.

Many might go to Heaven with half the labor they go to hell.

Summary

This quote suggests that individuals often put more effort into engaging in negative or harmful actions (leading to the concept of "hell"), compared to their efforts towards positive actions (leading to the concept of "heaven"). It implies that achieving goodness or righteousness can be easier for people if they invest the same amount of energy in positive endeavors as they do in negative ones. In essence, the quote emphasizes the importance of focusing one's efforts on leading a virtuous and moral life.

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By Ralph Waldo Emerson

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