The highest reward for man's toil is not what he gets for it, but what he becomes by it. —John Ruskin
“The highest reward for man's toil is not what he gets for it, but what he becomes by it.”

John Ruskin poet, writer, art critic


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Anonymous APRIL 21, 2022
This quote is a good one for all of us to follow.It's very rewarding everyday

Anonymous MARCH 19, 2019
The highest reward for man’s toil is not what he gets for it, but what he becomes by it.

StarSword from North Carolina NOVEMBER 16, 2016
I don't suppose he meant "tired, broke, and single" by that, did he?

sly meek from Accra Ghana AUGUST 5, 2016
thats true

Kapil from India  JULY 8, 2016
Its really nice lines

Ceasar from NY JUNE 29, 2016
TRUE

Pamela from Philadelphia JUNE 28, 2016
Well written, this quote rises above the rest. No farther from the truth. I use these quotes to my children, every time that we are indulge in any conversation. Especially, my military son in the US Airforce. Very inspiring, love it.

Hippie Gypsy from This planet called Earth JUNE 28, 2016
It's all organic and personal achievement in the circle of life in our journey to enlightenment

Mike from Texas JUNE 28, 2016
Like it

Steve from Missouri  JUNE 28, 2016
The toil offers opportunities to break out of comfort zones, recognize hidden abilities, seek new challenges, and most importantly, overcome doubts and fears.

Diana from Greer, SC JUNE 28, 2016
I love this, there are so many people that always want a physical reward for something they do. This quote says it all. We have to go beyond physical.


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