Quote#Work
The working classes may be injuriously degraded and oppressed in…
Quote byRobert Owen · 1771–1858
Commonly attributed — not confirmed in an authoritative edition. Cited on Wikiquote to: Two Memorials on Behalf of the Working Classes (1818).
English (original)
The working classes may be injuriously degraded and oppressed in three ways:1st — When they are neglected in infancy2nd — When they are overworked by their employer, and are thus rendered incompetent from ignorance to make a good use of high wages when they can procure them.3rd — When they are paid low wages for their labour
— Robert Owen
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