The 18th Step: Blameless Work
"If sweat does not perspire, it will be trapped, flown back inside, and changed into tears." This saying refers to the truth that although perseverance is hard, bitter work, its fruit is sweet.
Hence, after being born as a human, one must work hard and place his hope in the future generations to follow. He will then be worthy of respect as a teacher.
Buddhism is against laziness and promotes diligence. It offers praise to the diligent person. It teaches people to initially work harder for himself, then for his parents, family, religion, and close relatives, as well as the more distant ones.
