Comfort Quote by Abraham Lincoln
“Labor is the great source from which nearly all, if not all, human comforts and necessities are drawn.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Gettysburg Address, 1863
Labor is the foundation from which almost all human comforts and necessities arise.
In simple terms: Work creates most of our comforts.
Key Takeaway
Value and respect labor’s contributions.
Themes
work
economics
humanity
Mood
reflective
serious
Type
historical
ethical
When to use this quote
- policy making
- education reform
- community projects
- business ethics
Key Concepts
labor economics
social theory
Questions to Reflect On
- How does labor shape society?
- What future of work look like?
A Different Perspective
Automation may reduce labor’s role.
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