But he that sows lies in the end shall not lack of a harvest, and soon he may rest from toil indeed, while others reap and sow in his stead.
Interpretation
Lies may provide temporary ease, but they lead to consequences that one cannot escape.
This quote emphasizes the idea that those who spread lies will eventually face the repercussions of their actions. While they might enjoy a reprieve from work in the moment, the truth will ultimately come to light, and others will have to deal with the aftermath, including the burdens that such deception creates.
In practice
This quote can be used in a discussion about honesty in leadership.
All the same, I should like it all plain and clear," said he obstinately, putting on his business manner (usually reserved for people who tried to borrow money off him), and doing his best to appear wise and prudent and professional and live up to Gandalf's recommendation. "Also I should like to know about risks, out-of-pocket expenses, time required and remuneration, and so forth"--by which he meant: "What am I going to get out of it ? and am I going to come back alive?
Go not to the Elves for counsel,_x000D_ for they will say both no and yes._x000D_ Elves seldom give unguarded advice,_x000D_ for advice is a dangerous gift,_x000D_ even from the wise to the wise,_x000D_ and all courses may run ill.
What did I tell you, Mr. Pippin?' said Sam, sheathing his sword. 'Wolves won't get him. That was an eye-opener, and no mistake! Nearly singed the hair off my head!
Under the Mountain dark and tall The King has come unto his hall! His foe is dead, the Worm of Dread, And ever so his foes shall fall. The sword is sharp, the spear is long, The arrow swift, the Gate is strong; The heart is bold that looks on gold; The dwarves no more shall suffer wrong. The dwarves of yore made mighty spells, While hammers fells like ringing bells In places deep, where dark things sleep, In hollow halls beneath the fells. -from The Hobbit (Dwarves Battle Song)
The chief purpose of life, for any of us, is to increase according to our capacity our knowledge of God by all means we have, and to be moved by it to praise and thanks.
Alive without breath, As cold as death; Never thirsty, ever drinking, All in mail never clinking.
If a man does not know to what port he is steering, no wind is favorable to him. Ignoranti quem portum petat, nullus suus ventus est.
The wine of this fleeting world caused your head to ache.
Other famous men, those of much talk and few deeds, soon evaporate. Action is the dignity of greatness.
I had a vision with which I might have saved my people, but I had not the strength to do it.
Wait by the river long enough and the body of your enemy will float by you.
A man must not only have faith but intellectual faith too. To make a man take up everything and believe it, would be to make him a lunatic.
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