Business before pleasure
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"Business before pleasure is always a good rule, whoever you are. Some day the rule shall be business with pleasure, for the joy of labor shall have been restored. Sit down."
From "Invisible Man" by Ralph Ellison
"Business before pleasure is always a good rule, whoever you are. Some day the rule shall be business with pleasure, for the joy of labor shall have been restored. Sit down."
From "Invisible Man" by Ralph Ellison
"Business before pleasure," whispered Martine to Amy, who was trying valiantly to keep from smiling,—a difficult task, indeed, for any of the four.
From Amy in Acadia A Story for Girls by Reed, Helen Leah
"Business before pleasure, every time with me; and it's only right you should devote every atom of your mind and body to beating that skunk to the post."
From Air Service Boys over the Atlantic by Beach, Charles Amory
You are up early, and so was I. Business before pleasure, you know; so I hope you will excuse me if I keep right on.
From Tracy Park by Holmes, Mary Jane
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