All kinds Quote by David Ben-Gurion
“We do not want to create a situation like that which exists in South Africa, where the whites are the owners and rulers, and the blacks are the workers. If we do not do all kinds of work, easy and hard, skilled and unskilled, if we become merely landlords, then this will not be our homeland”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Israeli Declaration of Independence, 1948 (paraphrased)
A warning that a society must avoid replicating oppressive hierarchies; all must share labor and responsibility.
In simple terms: Avoid creating a society where some own and others work.
Key Takeaway
Promote equitable labor and shared ownership.
Themes
equality
social justice
labor rights
Mood
hopeful
serious
Type
political
inspirational
When to use this quote
- nation building
- workplace policies
- community development
Key Concepts
political theory
economics
Questions to Reflect On
- How can societies ensure fair distribution of work?
- What policies prevent landlord‑tenant exploitation?
A Different Perspective
Changing entrenched power structures is difficult.
