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Dream Quote by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow

“One half the world must sweat and groan that the other half may dream.” quote by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow
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“One half the world must sweat and groan that the other half may dream.”

Henry Wadsworth Longfellow

About This Quote

Source Poem: "The Song of Hiawatha", 1855

One half of humanity must labor so the other can dream.

In simple terms: Labor supports dreamers.

Key Takeaway

Value hard work for others.

Themes

social class labor dreams

Mood

thoughtful inspirational

Type

literary philosophical

When to use this quote

  • workplace dynamics
  • social policy
  • community building

Key Concepts

economic disparity philosophical reflection

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can we balance labor and leisure?
  • What responsibilities do dreamers have?
A Different Perspective

May oversimplify complex socioeconomic systems.

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