On the recordJanuary 1, 1900
The wilfully idle man, like the wilfully barren woman, has no place in a sane, healthy, and vigorous community.
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gutenberg.orgEditor's note · Context
From an essay on the importance of active participation and contribution, this passage asserts that idleness is detrimental to society.
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