Labor, therefore, is the fulcrum of the great lever of progress, lifting humanity from the material up to the spiritual realm.
Victoria C. Woodhull: “Labor, therefore, is the fulcrum of the great lever of progress, lifting humanity from the material up to the spiritual…”
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This quote highlights Woodhull's belief that labor is essential for societal advancement and spiritual growth.
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