Quote by Henry David Thoreau
Those services which the community will most readily pay for it is most disagreeable to render. You are paid for being something less than a man.
Summary
This quote criticizes the concept of being forced to provide services that are popular and highly valued by the community, but are personally unpleasant to the individual providing them. It suggests that when one engages in such activities solely for financial gain, they are compromising their own dignity and diminishing their true potential as a human being. The quote implies that true fulfillment comes from pursuing one's passions and embracing roles that allow for self-expression and personal growth, rather than merely satisfying societal demands.