It is written regarding one who benefits from his…

It is written regarding one who benefits from his own efforts, "You eat of the labor of your hands; you will be happy and it will be well with you, "151 meaning that "you will be happy" in this world and "it will be well with you" in the World to Come.

— from The Flight Plan (Purpose/Wisdom/Risk) · Maharal of Prague Pirkel Avos: A Commentary based on selections from Maharal's Derech Chai

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I have learned, too, where the deepest satisfaction actually comes from, and it surprised me. It is not from what you are given but from what you build with your own hands — our tradition says the one who enjoys the fruit of his own labor stands, in a way, even higher than the one who merely fears Heaven, because his joy is earned and real. Flourishing, when I finally tasted it, turned out to be three things woven together: a sense of where you came from, real joy in the present, and a purpose pulling you forward. — The Flight Plan (Purpose/Wisdom/Risk)

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