The degree of a nation's civilisation can be discerned from its respect for labour and its ability to appraise work according to its true worth.

Quotes about labour

The degree of a nation's civilisation can be judged by its respect for labour and by its ability to assess work according to its true value.

The future henceforth belongs to two types of people: the person of thought and the person of labour. In essence, both form a single whole, for to think is to labour.

Even with genius talent, only great workers can attain absolute perfection in art. This modest capacity for work forms the foundation of every genius.