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Therefore, while capital is the direct result of labor, labor would not be possible without the free gifts of nature.
Said by
Victoria C. Woodhull
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gutenberg.orgVictoria C. Woodhull: “Therefore, while capital is the direct result of labor, labor would not be possible without the free gifts of nature.”
Editor's note · Context
She notes that labor requires resources from nature to be effective, emphasizing the role of natural gifts.
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