"Our forbears worked hard this difficult land, and their reward was the freedom and independence of self-sufficiency"
- James H. Douglas
About this Quote
This quote by James H. Douglas speaks to the effort and devotion of our forefathers. It acknowledges the difficulty of the land they worked and the benefit they received for their efforts. The reward was the flexibility and independence of self-sufficiency. This quote is a suggestion of the importance of hard work and devotion. It is a tip that our forefathers strove to attain the liberty and independence that we take pleasure in today. It is likewise a tip that we must strive to be self-dependent and independent, which effort and commitment will be rewarded. This quote is a reminder of the value of honoring our ancestors and their effort, and of aiming to achieve the exact same level of flexibility and self-reliance that they did.
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