Human work must be done thoroughly and honourably because we are now men; whether we ever expect to be angels, or ever were slugs, being practically no matter.
John Ruskin
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Theodore Roosevelt famously said, “Far and away the best prize that life has to offer is the chance to work hard at work worth doing”.
This meant engaging in meaningful, challenging work that contributes to a greater good, aligning personal effort with purpose and values.