Cold Quote by Calvin Coolidge
“Workmen’s compensation, hours and conditions of labor are cold consolations, if there be no employment.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Inaugural Address, United States, 1925
Without jobs, benefits and labor protections are meaningless comforts.
In simple terms: Benefits mean nothing without work.
Key Takeaway
Ensure employment before welfare.
Themes
employment
labor rights
economic policy
Mood
concerned
pragmatic
Type
political
economic
When to use this quote
- job creation
- policy making
- community planning
- unemployment relief
Key Concepts
capitalism
social contract
welfare state
Questions to Reflect On
- How can societies balance job creation with worker protections?
- What policies best link employment to benefits?
A Different Perspective
If jobs are scarce, benefits may be insufficient to sustain livelihoods.
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