Quote by Mark Twain

Let us be grateful to Adam, our benefactor. He cut us out of the blessing of idleness and won for us the curse of labor.

Let us be grateful to Adam, our benefactor. He cut us out of

Summary

This quote suggests that Adam, the biblical figure, should be thanked as he banished humanity from a life of leisure and forced them to work. It highlights the contrasting sentiments of gratitude and resentment towards Adam. On one hand, acknowledging him as a "benefactor" for dispelling idleness and promoting productivity. On the other hand, viewing his actions as a curse that introduced the burden of labor. It encompasses the ambivalent nature of work, which can be seen both as a blessing and a burden in human lives.

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