die on the vine

基本解释

You can have a great purpose and see it all day long, but without action, your fruit will die on the vine .
你可以设定一个伟大的目标，并成天看着它，但如果不做任何努力，你将一无所获。
Happiness, in truth, may not be the fruit plucked by my action yet without action all fruit will die on the vine.
行动也许不会结出快乐的果实，但没有行动，所有的果实都无法收获。我现在就付诸行动。
Happiness, in truth, may not be the fruit plucked by my action get without action all fruit will die on the vine .
行动也许不会结出快乐的果实，但没有行动，所有的果实都不会有收获！

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