Every man Quote by Edwin Markham
“Every man on the planet should do some physical work: he should help in the bread-labor of mankind. He should also do some of the intellectual work: he should help in the thought-labor of mankind. In a word, every thinker should work, and every worker should think.”
About This Quote
Source Poem: "The Thought-Labor of Mankind" (1905)
Advocates balanced contribution: physical labor and intellectual effort for societal good.
In simple terms: Both work and thought are essential.
Key Takeaway
Combine manual and mental tasks.
Themes
work
thought
society
balance
Mood
inspirational
thoughtful
Type
philosophical
motivational
When to use this quote
- community projects
- volunteer work
- education
- team collaborations
Key Concepts
social responsibility
humanism
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you integrate thinking into physical work?
- What value does manual labor bring to ideas?
A Different Perspective
Overemphasis on one side can cause burnout.
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