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Privilege

Lucy Larcom Quote: “Labor, in itself, is neither elevating…”

Labor, in itself, is neither elevating or otherwise. It is the laborer’s privilege to ennoble his work by the aim with which he undertakes it, and by the enthusiasm and faithfulness he puts into it.

September 27, 2019 1824, American, Lucy Larcom, March 5, Quotes by Poets

Friedrich Nietzsche Quote: “The individual has always had to…”

The individual has always had to struggle to keep from being overwhelmed by the tribe. If you try it, you will be lonely often, and sometimes frightened. But no price is too high to pay for the privilege of owning yourself.

September 19, 2019 1844, Friedrich Nietzsche, German, October 15, Quotes by Philosophers

Robert Kennedy, Jr. Quote: “If you work hard at anything…”

If you work hard at anything, you’re going to experience some success. And the greatest gift is when you have something you really love to do and you can integrate that into your work life. I feel like it’s a real privilege that I get to do something that is good for my community and good for the world. But it’s also pleasurable for me.

August 29, 2019 1954, American, January 17, Jr., Quotes by Activists, Robert Kennedy

Leon Trotsky Quote: “Everyone has the right to be…”

Everyone has the right to be stupid on occasion, but Comrade Macdonald abuses the privilege.

July 2, 2019 1879, Leon Trotsky, October 26, Quotes by Revolutionaries, Russian

Gordon Gee Quote: “I believe we have the best…”

I believe we have the best football coach in the country in Urban Meyer. I had the privilege of hiring him, as you know, and I think he is doing fabulous work.

April 1, 2019 1944, American, February 2, Gordon Gee, Quotes by Educators

Desiderius Erasmus Quote: “It’s the generally accepted privilege of…”

It’s the generally accepted privilege of theologians to stretch the heavens, that is the Scriptures, like tanners with a hide.

February 2, 2019 1466, Desiderius Erasmus, Dutch, October 26, Quotes by Philosophers

Diogenes Quote: “It is the privilege of the…”

It is the privilege of the gods to want nothing, and of godlike men to want little.

January 7, 2019 412 BC, Diogenes, Greek, Quotes by Philosophers

Robin Morgan Quote: “In the long run, Women’s Liberation…”

In the long run, Women’s Liberation will of course free men-but in the short run it’s going to COST men a lot of privilege, which no one gives up willingly or easily.

December 5, 2018 1941, American, January 3, Quotes by Activists, Robin Morgan

John Edward Christopher Hill Quote: “Only very slowly and late have…”

Only very slowly and late have men come to realize that unless freedom is universal it is only extended privilege.

November 15, 2018 1912, English, February 6, John Edward Christopher Hill, Quotes by Historians
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