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Jules Renard

Failure is not our only punishment for laziness there is also the success of others.

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When we are lazy and don't put in effort, we not only risk failing ourselves but also have to watch others succeed because they worked harder. This means our lack of action indirectly benefits those who choose to be diligent.

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