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The time will come when human drones will be ostracized…

“The time will come when human drones will be ostracized from society as nobodies, as thieves of honest men's efforts, thieves of the results of honest men's labor. The coming civilization will not tolerate these thieves of society, these lazy vagabonds who do nothing but steal the products of…” quote by Orison Swett Marden
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““The time will come when human drones will be ostracized from society as nobodies, as thieves of honest men's efforts, thieves of the results of honest men's labor. The coming civilization will not tolerate these thieves of society, these lazy vagabonds who do nothing but steal the products of their labor and demoralize society by their vicious example.””

Orison Swett Marden

About This Quote

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

It warns that a future society will reject those who rely on others' work without contributing, labeling them as parasitic and harmful.

In simple terms: Society will shun lazy people who steal others' work.

Key Takeaway

Avoid dependence, contribute meaningfully.

Themes

responsibility ethics social order

Mood

cautionary serious

Type

ethical social commentary

When to use this quote

  • workplace
  • education
  • public policy
  • community building

Key Concepts

parasite labor morality

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do we define “lazy” in modern economies?
  • What support can prevent parasitic behavior?
A Different Perspective

It may overlook systemic factors that limit opportunity.

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