Quote by Samuel Smiles

Labor is still, and ever will be, the inevitable price set upon everything which is valuable.

Labor is still, and ever will be, the inevitable price set u

Summary

This quote suggests that labor is an essential and unavoidable factor in determining the value of something. It implies that in order to obtain anything of value, whether it be a product, service, or achievement, one must put in effort and work. Labor is portrayed as a necessary cost that is inherent to obtaining something desirable or significant. Regardless of time or societal changes, labor will always be required and hold significance in determining the value of something valuable.

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By Samuel Smiles

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