Hands Quote by Paul Russell
““Soon would come the night in which there was no more work – not the work of the hands, nor the work of the mind, nor the work of the heart.””
About This Quote
Source Book: The Last of the Mohicans by James Fenimore Cooper, 1826
Even when all forms of labor cease, life continues beyond work of mind, mind, and heart.
In simple terms: Life persists beyond work.
Key Takeaway
Seek purpose beyond labor.
Themes
purpose
existence
meaning
Mood
contemplative
quiet
Type
philosophical
reflective
When to use this quote
- retirement
- spiritual reflection
- life transitions
Key Concepts
philosophy
human condition
Questions to Reflect On
- What gives your life meaning beyond work?
- How can you nurture non‑work aspects of self?
A Different Perspective
Work is not the sole source of fulfillment.
