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“Doing for people what they can and ought to do for themselves is a dangerous experiment. In the last analysis, the welfare of the workers depends upon their own initiative. Whatever is done under the guise of philanthropy or social morality which in any way lessens initiative is the greatest crime that can be committed against the toilers. Let social busybodies and professional "public morals experts" in their fads reflect upon the perils they rashly invite under this pretense of social welfare.”

Quote by Samuel Gompers

Book:The American Federationist
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The American Federationist

The American Federationist is a compilation of writings that delve into the philosophical and political underpinnings of federalism, examining its role and implications within the American political landscape. more

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Samuel Gompers
Samuel Gompers

Samuel Gompers, born on January 27, 1850 in the United Kingdom and died on December 13, 1924 in the United States, was an outstanding American labor leader. He is regarded as one of the founders of the American labor movement and had a profound impact on the labor movement in the United States. more

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