The products of the mind, when compared with purely physical labor, are of inestimable value, and the great distinction everywhere recognized in their relative compensations is still too limited.
This statement underscores the significant value of intellectual contributions compared to physical labor.
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Steam and water have relieved muscle of nearly all its most laborious occupations and increased the capacity of production a thousand fold.
It is well enough to cry peace when war rages, but the crying will not bring it.
In this way, labor may hope to arise from its present position of degradation to sit side by side with capital in all public and profitable positions and those of honor and trust.
They must and will attain their journey’s end.