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Laziness may look inviting, but only work gives you true satisfaction.

— Anne Frank The Diary of a Young Girl (1942)

Luiheid mag aantrekkelijk schijnen, werken geeft bevrediging.

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Laziness may appear attractive but work gives satisfaction.

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