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“The labourer's muscle is that of a cart-horse, his motions lumbering and slow.” quote by Richard Jefferies
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“The labourer's muscle is that of a cart-horse, his motions lumbering and slow.”

Richard Jefferies

About This Quote

Source Poem: "The Labourer", 1880

Compares laborer's effort to a slow, strong cart-horse, highlighting endurance.

In simple terms: Hard work is steady and strong.

Key Takeaway

Respect the steady effort of labor.

Themes

work endurance strength

Mood

reflective somber

Type

literary philosophical

When to use this quote

  • agricultural work
  • manual jobs
  • long shifts

Key Concepts

metaphor labor animal imagery

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does steady work shape identity?
  • What are its hidden costs?
A Different Perspective

May romanticize toil, ignoring fatigue.

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