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The wretch who digs the mine for bread, or ploughs, that others may be fed, feels less fatigued than that decreed to him who cannot think or read.

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Summary

This quote suggests that physical labor, such as working in mines or farming to provide food for others, is less tiresome than the mental fatigue experienced by those who are unable to think or read. It highlights the importance of intellectual stimulation and the debilitating effects of being deprived of education or critical thinking abilities.

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