We must not only become reliable, progressive, skillful…
“We must not only become reliable, progressive, skillful and intelligent, but we must keep the idea constantly before our youths that all forms of labor, whether with the hand or head, are honorable.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Labor of mind or body is dignified; youth should see all work as respectable.
In simple terms: All work is honorable.
Respect every kind of work.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- school curricula
- career counseling
- community service
- family discussions
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we teach youth to value all jobs?
- What biases affect our view of work?
Some societies still devalue manual work.