Articles Quote by Samuel
“The labor of a human being is not a commodity or article of commerce. You can't weigh the soul of a man with a bar of pig-iron.”
About This Quote
Source Essay: Labor and Humanity, 1905
Human labor isn’t a commodity; the soul can’t be measured by material standards.
In simple terms: Work isn’t a product; human worth isn’t material.
Respect human dignity beyond economic value.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- workplace policy
- social activism
- education curricula
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can societies value human dignity?
- What policies protect labor as human, not product?
Economic systems often treat labor as a commodity.