Think of ease, but work on.

It is natural to look forward to comfort or rest, but the wish for it should not interrupt the work still to be done.

The proverb urges persistence despite the appeal of an easier moment. Ease may be a welcome prospect, but it is not a reason to stop prematurely.

Use it to encourage someone who is tempted to pause before finishing a task. Its advice keeps rest in view while placing the immediate emphasis on continued effort.