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Farm Quote by Laura Ingalls Wilder

“A farmer depends on himself, and the land and the weather. If you're a farmer, you raise what you eat, you raise what you wear, and you keep warm with wood out of your own timber. You work hard, but you work as you please, and no man can tell you to go or come. You'll be free and independent, son…” quote by Laura Ingalls Wilder
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““A farmer depends on himself, and the land and the weather. If you're a farmer, you raise what you eat, you raise what you wear, and you keep warm with wood out of your own timber. You work hard, but you work as you please, and no man can tell you to go or come. You'll be free and independent, son, on a farm.””

Laura Ingalls Wilder

About This Quote

Source Book: Little House on the Prairie, 1935

Independence comes from self‑reliance on land and labor, granting freedom.

In simple terms: Self‑reliance brings freedom.

Key Takeaway

Cultivate self‑sufficiency.

Themes

independence self‑reliance freedom

Mood

inspirational practical

Type

historical motivational

When to use this quote

  • homesteading
  • sustainable living
  • entrepreneurship

Key Concepts

agriculture philosophy

Questions to Reflect On

  • What can you grow yourself?
  • How do you balance independence with community?
A Different Perspective

Self‑sufficiency can be isolating and demanding.

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