The balancing of the budget will not in itself place a teaspoonful of milk in a hungry baby's stomach, or remove the rags from its mother's back.
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The labor movement is organized upon a principle that the strong shall help the weak.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The labor movement emphasizes solidarity, where those in power support and uplift those who are disadvantaged.
John L. Lewis highlights the fundamental principle of the labor movement, which advocates for the rights and welfare of workers, particularly those who are vulnerable. This principle underscores the importance of solidarity and mutual support, encouraging individuals and groups with more power or resources to assist those who are less fortunate, fostering a more equitable society.
Themes
LaborMovementSolidaritySupportEquityWorkersStrength
In practice
Example use cases
During a union meeting, this quote can be used to emphasize the importance of supporting all workers, regardless of their position.
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The organized workers of America, free in their industrial life, conscious partners in production, secure in their homes and enjoying a decent standard of living, will prove the finest bulwark against the intrusion of alien doctrines of government.
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Courage is not how a man stands or falls, but how he gets back up again
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The union miner cannot agree to the acceptance of a wage principle which will permit his annual earnings and his living standards to be determined by the hungriest unfortunates whom the non-union operators can employ.
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