On the recordJanuary 1, 1903
The worker must work for the glory of his handiwork, not simply for pay; the thinker must think for truth, not for fame.
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W.E.B. Du Bois
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gutenberg.orgW.E.B. Du Bois: “The worker must work for the glory of his handiwork, not simply for pay; the thinker must think for truth, not for fame.”
Editor's note · Context
This passage advocates for intrinsic motivation in both labor and intellectual pursuits, prioritizing the quality of work and the pursuit of truth over external rewards.
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