proverb · Legacy record
Peace is the fruit of activity, not of sleep.
Peace is the fruit of activity, not of sleep.
Historical period not yet established
Understand the thought
Meaning in plain English
Peace described as the fruit of activity rather than sleep gives constructive effort a role in a valued calm. The saying questions peace being treated as mere inactivity.
What the words are saying
A responsible reading does not blame a resting person or make constant work a condition of worth. A useful application can consider what care, repair or fair arrangement supports peace. Sleep and rest remain legitimate needs, and action alone does not guarantee a peaceful result.
Everyday example
A group addresses a recurring disagreement while respecting that members also need time to rest.
When to use it
Use it to connect peace with constructive effort without condemning rest.
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What it does not mean
No universal peace mechanism or obligation of constant activity is established.
Agent-assisted editorial interpretation. This explains the words; it does not by itself verify their author or earliest origin.
Attribution & collection notes
- Author or tradition
- Traditional
Attribution: traditional - Country attributed
Egypt
A country attribution does not establish the earliest origin.- Historical period
- Historical period not yet established
No sufficiently supported historical placement has been established. Import and download dates are not treated as composition dates. - Recorded source
- Contributor-provided wisdom reference (2014 AD)
Supplied reference B; unit 614; PDF page 56; collection label: Egypt
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- Culture
- Egypt