Accounts Quote by Mark Twain
“The moral of it is this: If you are of any account, stay at home and make your way by faithful diligence; but if you are 'no account,' go away from home, and then you will have to work, whether you want to or not. Thus you become a blessing to your friends by ceasing to be a nuisance to them-if the people you go among suffer by the operation.”
About This Quote
Source Essay: “The Moral of It” in The Adventures of Tom Sawyer, 1876
Advocates diligent work for those with means; those without should seek honest labor to avoid being a burden.
In simple terms: Work diligently if you can; otherwise, find honest work.
Key Takeaway
Choose honest effort over idleness.
Themes
work ethic
social responsibility
honesty
class dynamics
Mood
reflective
serious
Type
ethical
social
When to use this quote
- employment
- community service
- social expectations
Key Concepts
economics
morality
personal responsibility
Questions to Reflect On
- What defines “no account” in modern terms?
- How can society support those lacking resources?
A Different Perspective
May oversimplify complex socioeconomic realities.
![“I don't like being away from home. That's one reason why I don't work as much as I used to [when I started my career], because so many things are on the road. I just don't want to be away from my husband, my dogs and my home. I don't sing that much any more because that also takes you on the road.” quote by Jane Powell](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/07c/jane-powell-36243_away_i-don-t-like-being-away-from-home-that-s_278.jpg)
