“I’ve worked with volunteers before,” he began. “It’s important not to… not to treat them like servants. We may feel that they are laboring to obtain a heavenly reward, and should therefore work harder than they would for money; but they don’t necessarily take that attitude. They feel they’re working for nothing, and doing a great kindness to us thereby; and if we seem ungrateful they will work slowly and make mistakes. It will be best to rule them with a light touch.”
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THE PILLARS OF THE EARTH
This novel delves into the political, social, and religious complexities of medieval life, as it follows the construction of a cathedral and the intertwining lives of its architects, builders, and inhabitants. more
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Ken Follett
Ken Follett is a renowned British author born on June 5, 1949. His works are known for their historical settings and intricate character relationships, which have won him a wide readership. more
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