Although in its formation it has taken from the earth and air certain properties, the same quantity of such proportions still exists—nothing new has been created, a new form only has been produced by Nature, testifying that she never rests.
Woodhull argues that while the oak tree takes resources from nature, it does not create new elements, only new forms.
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And this is no more true of the pauper laborers of Europe and the slave laborers of Asia than it is of the free labor of America.
This conclusion rouses the spirit of independence in the laborer, and he determines to redress his wrongs.
A fact isolated from all connections loses its significance.
What is seen is not the reality, but that through which the reality makes itself known.