It is generally said, "Past labors are pleasant," Euripides says,
for you all know the Greek verse, "The recollection of past
labors is pleasant."
[Lat., Vulgo enim dicitur, Jucundi acti labores: nec male
Euripides: concludam, si potero, Latine: Graecum enim hunc
versum nostis omnes: Suavis laborum est proeteritorum memoria.
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Genius begins great works; labor alone finishes them.
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Honest labor bears a lovely face.
Honest labor bears a lovely face.
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By labor fire is got out of stone.
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Labour in vain; or coals to Newcastle.
Labour in vain; or coals to Newcastle.
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