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Even in the meanest sorts of labor, the whole soul of a man is composed into a kind of real read more
Even in the meanest sorts of labor, the whole soul of a man is composed into a kind of real harmony the instant he sets himself to work.
American labor, which is the capital of our workingmen.
American labor, which is the capital of our workingmen.
What does labor want? We want more schoolhouses and less jails; more books and less arsenals; more learning and less read more
What does labor want? We want more schoolhouses and less jails; more books and less arsenals; more learning and less vice; more leisure and less greed; more justice and less revenge; in fact, more of the opportunities to cultivate our better natures,
 For the scripture saith, Thou shalt not muzzle the ox that 
treadeth out the corn. And, The labourer is read more 
 For the scripture saith, Thou shalt not muzzle the ox that 
treadeth out the corn. And, The labourer is worthy of his 
reward. 
 They can expect nothing but their labor for their pains.
   - Cervantes (Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra),  
 They can expect nothing but their labor for their pains.
   - Cervantes (Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra), 
Genius begins great works; labor alone finishes them.
Genius begins great works; labor alone finishes them.
Honest labor bears a lovely face.
Honest labor bears a lovely face.
 A truly American sentiment recognizes the dignity of labor and 
the fact that honor lies in honest toil.  
 A truly American sentiment recognizes the dignity of labor and 
the fact that honor lies in honest toil. 
 I have spent my life laboriously doing nothing.
 [Lat., Vitam perdidi laboricose agendo.]  
 I have spent my life laboriously doing nothing.
 [Lat., Vitam perdidi laboricose agendo.]