Quote by Laurence Lee

The world does not pay for what a person knows, but it pays for what a person does with what he knows.

The world does not pay for what a person knows, but it pays

Summary

This quote highlights the importance of taking action and utilizing knowledge. Simply possessing knowledge is not enough; it is the application and the results that matter. The world rewards individuals based on their ability to use their knowledge effectively and contribute through action. It implies that actions speak louder than words and that the value lies in how knowledge is put into practice, rather than the knowledge itself.

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