No pains, no gains: The value of work is of universal and permanent value. It is well known that success comes only to those who work hard with determination and perseverance. To expect fame and fortune to come to us without working for it is both wrong and foolish. It is also said that God helps those who help themselves. One cannot succeed by working haphazardly and in an ill-planned way. Patience and diligence are needed to reap a good harvest. There is, in this connection, the wellknown story of the ant and the grass-hopper. The ant worked hard in summer storing food while the grasshopper danced and sang. In winter, when the climate became harsh and food became scarce, the grasshopper shivered and starved, while the ant lived happily. This story emphasises that hard work brings its own rewards.