The man who is possessed of wealth, who lolls on his sofa or rolls in his carriage, cannot judge the wants or feelings of the day-laborer.
James Madison (1751–1836) American statesman, political theorist, US President (1809–17)
Comment (1787-06-26), US Constitutional Convention, Philadelphia
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During debate on the length of terms for US Senators.
As quoted in Robert Yates, Notes of the Secret Debates of the Federal Convention of 1787 . Yates was a delegate from New York to the Constitutional Convention, and later served as state Chief Justice.
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No labor, however humble, is dishonoring.
The Talmud (AD 200–500) Collection of Jewish rabbinical writings
Babylonian Talmud, Nedarim 49b
Alt. trans.: "Great is labor, for it honors the worker." [tr. Freedman] Alt. trans.: "Labor is great, as it brings honor to the laborer who performs it."
