Birth Quote by Meridel Le Sueur
“It's not the suffering of birth, death, love that the young reject, but the suffering of endless labor without dream, eating the spare bread in bitterness, being a slave without the security of a slave.”
About This Quote
Source Essay: The Dream of Freedom, 1935
Young people reject not love or death, but endless labor lacking hope, living in bitterness, enslaved without security.
In simple terms: They despise unfulfilling work that offers no hope.
Key Takeaway
Seek meaningful, hopeful work.
Themes
labor
hope
freedom
Mood
somber
motivational
Type
social
philosophical
When to use this quote
- employment
- youth activism
- mental health
Key Concepts
existential despair
social critique
Questions to Reflect On
- What dreams can replace endless labor?
- How can society provide secure, hopeful work?
A Different Perspective
It may overlook structural constraints beyond individual choice.
