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I pity the man who wants a coat so cheap that the man or woman who produces the cloth will read more
I pity the man who wants a coat so cheap that the man or woman who produces the cloth will starve in the process.
Genius begins great works; labor alone finishes them.
Genius begins great works; labor alone finishes them.
Every man is dishonest who lives upon the labor of others, no matter if he occupies a throne.
Every man is dishonest who lives upon the labor of others, no matter if he occupies a throne.
He that hath a trade hath an estate; he that hath a calling hath an office of profit and honor.
He that hath a trade hath an estate; he that hath a calling hath an office of profit and honor.
American labor, which is the capital of our workingmen.
American labor, which is the capital of our workingmen.
 If little labour. little are our gaines:
 Man's fortunes are according to his paines.  
 If little labour. little are our gaines:
 Man's fortunes are according to his paines. 
 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. 
All wealth is the product of labor.
All wealth is the product of labor.
By labor fire is got out of stone.
By labor fire is got out of stone.