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Everything in the world is purchased by labor.
David Hume
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Interpretation

What this quote means

Labor is the foundation of all value and wealth in the world.

David Hume's quote emphasizes the importance of labor in creating value and wealth. It suggests that everything we possess and enjoy in life has been made possible through work and effort, thereby highlighting the intrinsic connection between labor and the fulfillment of human needs and desires.

Themes

LaborValueWealthEffortWork

In practice

Example use cases

During a motivational speech about the importance of hard work in achieving dreams.

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