Able Quote by Ethel Waters
“I've never been able to feel that there is anything undignified about making your living by the sweat of your brow.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Radio interview, 1955
She respects honest labor, viewing work done with effort as dignified, rejecting shame in manual work.
In simple terms: Hard work is respectable.
Key Takeaway
Value and honor honest labor.
Themes
dignity
work ethic
respect
Mood
reflective
proud
Type
philosophical
motivational
When to use this quote
- career building
- artisan crafts
- service jobs
Key Concepts
labor
social class
self‑esteem
Questions to Reflect On
- What jobs do you consider dignified?
- How does society view manual work?
A Different Perspective
May overlook systemic inequities affecting labor.
