Therefore let us sell our labour for what it is worth. And…
““Therefore let us sell our labour for what it is worth. And if an industry cannot buy our labour, let that industry die. But let us not sell our labour cheap to keep an industry alive.””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Workers should receive fair compensation; if an industry cannot afford it, it should cease to exist.
In simple terms: Fair pay or let the industry die.
Demand just wages.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- negotiations
- union organizing
- policy reform
- business sustainability
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What is the balance between fair wages and economic viability?
- How can societies protect workers without destroying industries?
If wages rise too high, businesses may collapse, harming workers.