There is virtue yet in the hoe and the spade, for learned…
“There is virtue yet in the hoe and the spade, for learned as well as for unlearned hands. And labor is everywhere welcome; alwayswe are invited to work.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Hard work is valuable for both skilled and unskilled people, and society welcomes labor.
In simple terms: Work is good for everyone.
Embrace work regardless of skill.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- farm work
- manual jobs
- volunteering
- learning new skills
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we value all types of labor?
- What barriers prevent people from working?
Not all work is equally rewarding or safe.