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The quote argues that giving people rewards without effort harms everyone. It suggests that when hard work is not valued, people who behave responsibly can become disillusioned or cynical.
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Originally said in English.
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About Chris Grayling
British politician and author
Christopher Stephen Grayling, Baron Grayling, is a British politician and author. Born in 1962, he served in senior Conservative government posts and represented Epsom and Ewell in Parliament from 2001 to 2024. He was Secretary of State for Justice from 2012 to 2015, Leader of the House of Commons from 2015 to 2016, and Secretary of State for Transport from 2016 until 2019. Before entering politics, he worked in the television and film industry, and his public life has centered on government, Parliament, and policy.
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