Who said "Hard work is its own reward."?

This quote is attributed to Laurel and Hardy.

Hard work is its own reward. - Laurel and Hardy

"Hard work is its own reward."

Laurel and Hardy Work

Slapstick Comedy Duo British-American 1890–1965

"Well, here's another nice mess you've gotten me into!"

"The basis of comedy is not laughter, but sorrow."

"We are here on Earth to help others; what the others are here for, I don't know."

"A fine friendship is the finest thing in the world."

"Hard work never killed anybody."

"Work with purpose and integrity."

"Hard work pays off in the end."

"A man's gotta do what a man's gotta do."