Badness you can get easily, in quantity; the road is smooth, and it lies close by, But in front of excellence the immortal gods have put sweat, and long and steer is the way to it.
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This quote is just one of 14 total Hesiod quotes in our collection. Hesiod is known for saying 'Badness you can get easily, in quantity; the road is smooth, and it lies close by, But in front of excellence the immortal gods have put sweat, and long and steer is the way to it.' as well as some of the following quotes.
If you add a little to a little, and then do it again, soon that little shall be much.
Before the gates of excellence the high gods have placed sweat; long is the road thereto and rough and steep at first; but when the heights are reached, then there is ease, then there is ease, though grievously hard in the winning.
This quote is just one of 14 total Hesiod quotes in our collection. Hesiod is known for saying 'Badness you can get easily, in quantity; the road is smooth, and it lies close by, But in front of excellence the immortal gods have put sweat, and long and steer is the way to it.' as well as some of the following quotes.