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Like every man of sense and good feeling, I abominate work
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"Like every man of sense and good feeling, I abominate work"

- Aldous Huxley

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This quote by Aldous Huxley implies that he, like numerous other individuals of sound judgement and great morals, detests work. He likely sees work as a tiresome and unpleasant job that takes away from the delights of life. He might likewise see work as a necessary evil, something that must be carried out in order to make it through, but not something that must be taken pleasure in or taken pleasure in. This quote could also be interpreted as a commentary on the capitalist system, which frequently needs people to work long hours in order to make a living. Huxley may be recommending that this system is unjust which individuals need to not be required to operate in order to survive. Ultimately, this quote suggests that work is an undesirable and unwanted activity that must be avoided whenever possible.

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Aldous Huxley This quote is written / told by Aldous Huxley between July 26, 1894 and November 22, 1963. He was a famous Novelist from England. The author also have 89 other quotes.

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