Bounds Quote by Charles Lamb
“Who first invented work, and bound the free And holiday-rejoicing spirit down . . . . To that dry drudgery at the desk's dead wood? . . . . Sabbathless Satan!”
About This Quote
The speaker laments the invention of work that shackles the free, joyous spirit to drudgery.
In simple terms: Work binds the free spirit to drudgery.
Key Takeaway
Seek balance between duty and joy.
Themes
work
freedom
spirituality
Mood
melancholic
critical
Type
poetic
philosophical
When to use this quote
- office life
- creative pursuits
- social critique
Key Concepts
industrialization
philosophy
human condition
Questions to Reflect On
- How can work be both necessary and fulfilling?
- What alternatives exist to drudgery?
A Different Perspective
May romanticize labor without nuance.
