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.
Robert Green IngersollRead
It is labor that has made the world a fit habitation for the human race.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Work and effort are essential in shaping our world for human existence.
This quote emphasizes the idea that human civilization and the environment we live in have been shaped primarily through hard work and labor. It suggests that the comforts and structures of our society are not gifts of nature but rather the results of dedication and collective effort by humanity over time.
Themes
LaborWorkEffortHuman RaceCivilization
In practice
Example use cases
In a speech about community service, one might say, 'Remember, it is labor that has made the world a fit habitation for the human race.'
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