Quote by Benjamin Franklin

Sloth makes all things difficult, but industry, all things easy. He that rises late must trot all day, and shall scarce overtake his business at night, while laziness travels so slowly that poverty soon overtakes him.

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Summary

This quote emphasizes the importance of industry and the negative consequences of slothfulness. It suggests that being lazy and procrastinating makes everything more challenging, while being hardworking and industrious makes tasks easier to accomplish. The quote warns that those who consistently wake up late and fail to act diligently will struggle to complete their obligations and will befall poverty, as laziness prevents them from achieving their goals efficiently.

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By Benjamin Franklin

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