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For my own part, I had rather suffer any inconvenience from having to work occasionally in chambers and kitchen...
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"For my own part, I had rather suffer any inconvenience from having to work occasionally in chambers and kitchen... than witness the subservience in which the menial class is held in Europe"

- Harriet Martineau

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This quote by Harriet Martineau speaks with the inequality in between classes in Europe during her time. She is revealing her preference to do routine labor, such as operating in chambers and kitchen areas, instead of witness the subservience of the lower classes. She is suggesting that the lower classes are treated unjustly and with disrespect, and she would rather experience the inconveniences of manual labor than witness this oppression. Martineau is promoting for the rights of the lower classes and is suggesting that they must be treated with more regard and dignity. This quote is a powerful suggestion of the importance of equality and the need to deal with all people with regard, despite their social class. Martineau's words are still relevant today, as inequality and oppression still exist in numerous parts of the world.

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England Flag This quote is written / told by Harriet Martineau between June 12, 1802 and June 27, 1876. He/she was a famous Writer from England. The author also have 18 other quotes.

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