Political Quotes

On the record
The demand for labor never was greater than at present, and the fields of usefulness were never so varied and promising.
Said by
John Sherman
Ohio

Editor's note · Context

Sherman emphasizes the growing demand for labor and diverse opportunities available.

Share

More from John Sherman

Morrill's bill is a great improvement on the tariff of 1857.

gutenberg.org

I worked hard that winter, for hard work, I thought, was the way to fortune.

gutenberg.org

They want disunion, and not compromise or conciliation.

gutenberg.org

I believe that it will give a reasonable fair protection for the great industries of agriculture, manufacture, and commerce, which lie at the basis of the prosperity of this country.

gutenberg.org

Other voices in this conversation