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The experience of ages has shown that a man who works on the land is purer, nobler, higher, and more moral... Agricultur
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"The experience of ages has shown that a man who works on the land is purer, nobler, higher, and more moral... Agriculture should be at the basis of everything. That's my idea"

- Nikolai Gogol

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This quote by Nikolai Gogol speaks to the value of farming and the ethical benefits of working on the land. Gogol recommends that the experience of ages has actually shown that a male who deals with the land is purer, nobler, greater, and more moral than those who do not. He believes that farming must be at the basis of whatever, which it is the essential to an ethical and flourishing society. Gogol's quote speaks with the importance of effort and the value of manual labor. He suggests that working on the land is an honorable pursuit that can result in ethical and spiritual growth. Gogol's quote likewise speaks with the importance of farming in offering food and nourishment for a society. He believes that farming needs to be the foundation of a society, and that it is essential for a flourishing and moral society. Gogol's quote is a suggestion of the significance of hard work and the value of manual work.

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Nikolai Gogol This quote is written / told by Nikolai Gogol between March 20, 1809 and March 4, 1852. He was a famous Writer from Russia. The author also have 12 other quotes.

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