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Who will labor without knowing the amount of his pay?
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Edmund Burke
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gutenberg.orgEdmund Burke: “Who will labor without knowing the amount of his pay?”
Editor's note · Context
Burke emphasizes the importance of knowing one's compensation in labor, highlighting a fundamental principle of work and reward.
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