Daily bread Quote by Charlotte Brontë
““In this state of feeling, it is not to be expected that he would deliberate much as to whether his advance was or was not prejudicial to others. Not being a native, nor for any length of time a resident of the neighbourhood, he did not sufficiently care when the new inventions threw the old workpeople out of employ. He never asked himself where those to whom he no longer paid weekly wages found daily bread; and in this negligence he only resembled thousands besides, on whom the starving poor of Yorkshire seemed to have a closer claim.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: Jane Eyre, 1847
He ignores the plight of workers displaced by new technology, showing indifference to their suffering.
In simple terms: He doesn’t care about people losing jobs.
Key Takeaway
Consider the human cost of progress.
Themes
indifference
industrial change
class
poverty
social responsibility
Mood
critical
reflective
Type
social commentary
literary critique
When to use this quote
- urban factory work
- policy making
- community activism
- labor rights
- economic development
Key Concepts
capitalism
technological disruption
ethical neglect
Questions to Reflect On
- How does progress affect the vulnerable?
- Can we balance growth with compassion?
A Different Perspective
His view may overlook the necessity of innovation for broader societal benefits.
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