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It is far better to give work that is above a person, than to educate the person to be above their work.
John Ruskin
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John Ruskin
Age: 80 †
Born: 1819
Born: February 8
Died: 1900
Died: January 20
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Whenever you see want or misery or degradation in this world about you, then be sure either industry has been wanting, or industry has been in error.
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The beginning and almost the end of all good law is that everyone shall work for their bread and receive good bread for their work.
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It does not matter what the whip is it is none the less a whip, because you have cut thongs for it out of your own souls.
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