I respect not his labors, his farm where everything has its price, who would carry the landscape, who would carry his God, to market, if he could get anything for him; who goes to market for his god as it is; on whose farm nothing grows free, whose fields bear no crops, whose meadows no flowers, whose trees no fruits, but dollars.

Summary

This quote criticizes the person who prioritizes material gain over the value of nature and spirituality. It suggests that such an individual lacks genuine respect for labor, as they view everything, including the landscape and even God, as commodities to be sold for profit. The quote portrays this person as someone who is solely driven by the pursuit of monetary gain, neglecting the inherent beauty and value that nature and spirituality offer. It highlights the contrast between an individual motivated by profit and one who acknowledges the free and essential gifts of the natural world.

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