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Russell Baker was an American journalist, essayist, and columnist known for his wit and insightful commentary. His writing for The New York Times earned him widespread acclaim and a Pulitzer Prize. He became a beloved figure in American journalism and literature for his humor and honesty. Here are 102 of his quotes:
Early in life, most of us probably observe an unhappy relationship between labor and wealth - to wit, the heavier the labor, the less the wealth.
The man doing heavy manual work makes less than the man who makes a machine work for him, and this man makes less than the man sitting at a desk. The really rich people, the kind who go around on yachts and collect old books and new wives, do no labor at all.
The economic reasons for dividing the money this way are clear enough. One, it has always been done that way; and two, it's too hard to change at this late date. But the puzzling question is why, since the money is parceled out on this principle, young people are constantly being pummeled to take up a life of labor.
In any sensible world, the young would be told they could labor if they wanted to, but warned that if they did so it would cost them.
Russell Baker
Russell Baker
Occupation: American WriterBorn: August 14, 1925
Died: January 21, 2019
Quotes count: 102
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