Who made up the quote you get in what you put out?

Question

I'm writing a scholarship essay and want to refer to that quote or something related. Can someone provide a quote that is similar to that or tell me who made up you get in what you put out? Best quote or reference will win best answer.

Answer 1

Well, Tom Lehrer, a mathematician and satirical songwriter, once said, "Life is like a sewer.  What you get out of it depends on what you put into it."