Achieve Quote by Orville Dewey
“Labour is man's great function, his peculiar distinction, his privilege. Can he not think so? Can he not see, that from being an animal to eat and drink and sleep, to become a worker... He is nothing, he can be nothing, he can achieve nothing, fulfil nothing, without working.”
About This Quote
Source Lecture: Labor and Human Purpose, 1915
Work defines human identity and purpose beyond basic animal needs.
In simple terms: Work gives meaning beyond survival.
Key Takeaway
Seek purposeful work.
Themes
labor
identity
purpose
Mood
reflective
inspirational
Type
philosophical
motivational
When to use this quote
- career choice
- volunteering
- skill development
Key Concepts
humanism
existentialism
Questions to Reflect On
- What does meaningful work look like for you?
- How can you balance work with rest?
A Different Perspective
Overemphasis on work may ignore leisure.
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