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“The good thing about rural Georgia is that you can always make some change working with your hands. So I started pulling corn and pickin' peas and butterbeans. Seriously, that was my job. I used to wake up at six in the morning and get to pullin' before school. That's hard work.” quote by Demaryius Thomas
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“The good thing about rural Georgia is that you can always make some change working with your hands. So I started pulling corn and pickin' peas and butterbeans. Seriously, that was my job. I used to wake up at six in the morning and get to pullin' before school. That's hard work.”

Demaryius Thomas

About This Quote

Source Interview: Sports Illustrated, 2015

Hard physical labor teaches resilience and humility, grounding one in reality and personal growth.

In simple terms: Manual work builds character and perseverance.

Key Takeaway

Value hard work as a path to growth.

Themes

work ethic humility resilience rural life

Mood

reflective gritty

Type

philosophical inspirational

When to use this quote

  • farm work
  • early mornings
  • physical challenges
  • skill building

Key Concepts

manual labor personal development community

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does physical labor shape your character?
  • What lessons can you apply from hands‑on work?
A Different Perspective

May overlook intellectual pursuits.

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