it is because, and only because, of the rut, plod, grind, hum-drum in the work, that we get at last those self-foundations laid," which are essential to all noble character.
So there is a blessing for us in the commonest, wearisomest task-work of our lives.

"Blessed be drudgery" is truly a beatitude.

We all need the discipline of this tireless plodding to build us up into beautiful character.

Even the loveliest flowers must have their roots in common earth; so, many of the sweetest things in human lives grow out of the soil of drudgery.

"Be thou, O man, like unto the rose.