Labour Quote by Jonathan Swift
““leagues, till we were able to work no longer, being already spent with labour while we were in the ship. ””
About This Quote
Source Novel: Gulliver's Travels by Jonathan Swift, 1726
Exhaustion from relentless work leads to inability to continue, highlighting the cost of overwork.
In simple terms: Overwork makes you unable to work further.
Key Takeaway
Balance effort with rest.
Themes
work
exhaustion
balance
Mood
tired
reflective
Type
cautionary
observational
When to use this quote
- Maritime labor
- long voyages
- crew fatigue
- industrial era
Key Concepts
Human limits
sustainability
Questions to Reflect On
- How can societies prevent worker burnout?
- What policies protect laborers?
A Different Perspective
Even short rest can be insufficient without systemic change.
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