"All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy."

    Compare with Aesop and Maugham, I agree with Maugham. Because this world is very unfair. Nowadays, many people work very hard, but they get nothing. You needs to have a chance to prove yourself. Just like George, he worked hard for his whole life, but he still poor. So I think if you are smart, you do not need to be hardworking.