I will follow my logic, no matter where it goes, after it has consulted with my heart. If you ever come to a conclusion without calling the heart in, you will come to a bad conclusion.
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Everyone should be taught the nobility of labor, the heroism and splendor of honest effort. As long as it is considered disgraceful to labor, or aristocratic not to labor, the world will be filled with idleness and crime, and with every possible moral deformity.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Labor should be valued and seen as honorable to prevent idleness and moral decay.
In this quote, Ingersoll emphasizes the importance of viewing labor as a noble and heroic endeavor. He argues that when society devalues work and equates it with disgrace, it leads to idleness and moral issues. Acknowledging the dignity of honest effort is essential for the moral fabric of society; without this recognition, negative consequences arise.
Themes
LaborEffortHonorSocietyMorality
In practice
Example use cases
This quote can be shared during a labor day speech to highlight the importance of work.
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