“One beats the bushes; another rakes the fruits”
— Ian McEwan
Simplified Meaning:
Sometimes, one person does all the hard work, while another person gets to enjoy the results. Think about a farmer who spends months planting and taking care of apple trees. This farmer waters them, makes sure they get enough sunlight, and keeps pests away. When the apples are finally ready to be picked, someone else comes along and gathers the apples, then sells them at the market easily. The farmer did all the hard work, but the other person quickly benefits from it. This can happen in real life when people work in teams or groups. Maybe one person puts in a lot of effort on a project, like staying up late to finish a report. Then, at the meeting, someone else presents the report and gets all the praise. This can feel unfair and frustrating. To use this lesson in your life, be aware of everyone’s contributions and make sure you acknowledge the hard work of others. If you’re the one benefiting, show appreciation and give credit to those who did the groundwork. And if you’re the one doing the hard work, speak up if needed, so your efforts are recognized. This helps create a fair and supportive environment for everyone.
