Man works primarily for his own self-respect and not for others or for profit. . . the person who is working for the sake of his own satisfaction the money he gets in return serves merely as fuel that is as a symbol of reward and recognition in the last analysis of acceptance by one's fellowmen.
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  • Work — The value of effort, discipline, and meaningful labour

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