It would indeed be a sad misfortune if man were released from the necessity of work and struggle, for it is a well-known fact that organs which do not function atrophy; and according to the old saying, 'Idleness is the devil's workshop.'
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About Charles A. Beard
Charles A. Beard was a 19th-century American historian. Charles Austin Beard was an American historian and professor, who wrote primarily during the first half of the 20th century. A history professor at Columbia University, Beard's influence is primarily due to his publications in the fields of history and political science. Read more on Wikipedia →
Themes
- Work — The value of effort, discipline, and meaningful labour