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It is impossible to forget the sense of dignity which marks the hour when one becomes a wage-earner...
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"It is impossible to forget the sense of dignity which marks the hour when one becomes a wage-earner... I felt that I had suddenly acquired value to myself, to my family, and to the world"

- Elizabeth Stuart Phelps

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USA Flag This quote is written / told by Elizabeth Stuart Phelps between August 31, 1844 and January 28, 1911. He/she was a famous Writer from USA. The author also have 6 other quotes.

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