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

Hard Work
Pass It On®
Pass It On®

  email   print

Your Comments
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.

Here are some other inspiring quotes you might like.
Have patience with all things, but, first of all with yourself. #<Author:0x00005564469908b8>
PATIENCE
The smallest act of kindness is worth more than the grandest intention. #<Author:0x00005564468d3678>
VOLUNTEERING
You can easily judge the character of others by how they treat those who can do nothing for them. #<Author:0x0000556446b0b760>
CHARACTER
The simple act of caring is heroic. #<Author:0x0000556446a8ae30>
CARING
Strength of a character isn't always about how much you can handle before you break. It’s also about how much you can handle after you've been broken. #<Author:0x00005564469cab30>
CHARACTER
Luck to me is something else; hard work and realizing what is opportunity and what isn't. #<Author:0x0000556446bb27e0>
HARD WORK
Reading is to the mind what exercise is to the body. #<Author:0x0000556446b42698>
LITERACY
The only thing worse than being blind is having sight and no vision. #<Author:0x0000556446ce4208>
VISION
Whatever the soul knows how to seek, it cannot fail to obtain. #<Author:0x0000556446c66fd8>
SOUL
The molecules of your body are the same molecules that make up the nebulae, that burn inside the stars themselves. We are star stuff. #<Author:0x0000556446db0678>
BELIEVE IN YOURSELF
I have a habit of letting my imagination run away from me. It always comes back though... drenched with possibilities. #<Author:0x0000556446d4ca60>
IMAGINE
It’s good to be blessed. It’s better to be a blessing. #<Author:0x0000556446e2e4d8>
BEING THERE
I took a walk in the woods and came out taller than the trees. #<Author:0x0000556446e00538>
APPRECIATING NATURE
It's not what you look at that matters, it's what you see. #<Author:0x0000556446ec7930>
PERSPECTIVE
We should indeed keep calm in the face of difference, and live our lives in a state of inclusion and wonder at the diversity of humanity. #<Author:0x0000556446e9a098>
INCLUSION
What good is an idea if it remains an idea? Try. Experiment. Iterate. Fail. Try again. Change the world. #<Author:0x0000556446e4e558>
INNOVATION
All Pass It On® Quotes

We use cookies or similar technologies to process data when you visit our site. This data may relate to your use of our site, your preferences, your device, or other information about you. We and third parties may use this information for a variety of purposes, such as enabling the sites to function, to personalize your experience when using our sites, and for analytical purposes. Read our privacy policy and terms of use for details. close

Reject All Accept All