Hard work Quote by William Dean Howells
““…in Altruria every one works with his hands, so that the hard work shall not all fall to any one class; and this manual labor of each is sufficient to keep the body in health, as well as to earn a living. After the three, hours’ work, which constitutes a day’s work with us, is done, the young people have all sorts of games and sports, and they carry them as late into life as the temperament of each demands.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: “A Modern Instance” by William Dean Howells, 1885
A utopian community values manual labor and balanced leisure, promoting health and equality through shared work and play.
In simple terms: Work and play balanced for health and equality.
Key Takeaway
Encourage shared labor and recreation.
Themes
equality
labor
health
leisure
community
Mood
optimistic
reflective
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- community planning
- educational curricula
- public health policy
- recreational programs
Key Concepts
utopianism
social reform
work‑life balance
Questions to Reflect On
- Can such a system sustain modern economies?
- How to balance work and leisure today?
A Different Perspective
Idealism may overlook individual preferences and economic realities.
