Jacob Weisberg

Where the grifter is shameless, the grafter shrinks from exposure, which could only endanger the racket. He is greedy but not creatively ambitious. He toils in mundane self-dealing, insider trading, bribe taking, witness tampering, and other forms of workaday corruption.

American Journalist

John T. Flynn

But as we shall see, Roosevelt, through a combination of events and influences, fell deeper and deeper into the toils of various revolutionary operators, not because he was interested in revolution but because he was interested in votes.

American Critic

Arrian

They must therefore not spoil Alexander's undertaking, especially when they were almost at the close of their toils, and were, moreover, no longer in any difficulty about provisions on their coasting cruise.

Greek Historian

James Madison

War should only be declared by the authority of the people, whose toils and treasures are to support its burdens, instead of the government which is to reap its fruits.

American President

Laurence Housman

It is the sincerest thing I have written, caught by the drama of a soul struggling in the contrary toils of love and religion - death brought them into harmony.

English Playwright

Sallust

They envy the distinction I have won; let them therefore, envy my toils, my honesty, and the methods by which I gained it.

Roman Historian

Edward Everett

Let a nation's fervent thanks make some amends for the toils and sufferings of those who survive.

American Statesman

Sophocles

Greek Poet

Emphasizes the exhausting physical aspect of work.

Physical Strain

Can imply mental fatigue along with physical labor.

Emotional Weight

Often associated with lengthy and ongoing hard work.

Endurance Context

Highlights the dedication one puts into the effort.

Personal Investment

Suggests working towards a significant goal.

Achievement Implication

Represents being trapped physically or metaphorically.

Captivity Symbol

May symbolize hindrances in one's path or goals.

Obstacle Connotation

 speculation it's just a theory there's no hard evidence of other objects in the Kuiper belt Dave Jewett continues believing there have to be more Kuiper belt objects out there somewhere for four years he toils in the thin air

Toils

Physical Strain

Emotional Weight

Endurance Context

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