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“As labor is the common burden of our race, so the effort of some to shift their share of the burden onto the shoulders of others is the great durable curse of the race.” quote by Abraham Lincoln
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“As labor is the common burden of our race, so the effort of some to shift their share of the burden onto the shoulders of others is the great durable curse of the race.”

Abraham Lincoln

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

Shifting personal burdens onto others creates societal injustice.

In simple terms: Share work, don’t exploit.

Key Takeaway

Promote fair labor distribution.

Themes

justice labor equity

Mood

inspirational serious

Type

political ethical

When to use this quote

  • workplace
  • public policy

Key Concepts

Political philosophy ethics

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can we incentivize shared responsibility?
  • What systems prevent exploitation?
A Different Perspective

Economic pressures may force compromise.

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