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The world is full of willing people some willing to work, the rest willing to let them
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"The world is full of willing people; some willing to work, the rest willing to let them"

- Robert Frost

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This quote by Robert Frost speaks with the idea of the department of labor in the world. It recommends that there are 2 kinds of individuals in the world: those who want to work and those who are willing to let them. The quote suggests that the world is full of individuals who are willing to do the work that requires to be done, however there are also those who are content to let them do it. This could be interpreted as a commentary on the power dynamics in between those who are in positions of authority and those who are not. It might likewise be viewed as a pointer that everybody has a function to play in society, which it is necessary to acknowledge the contributions of those who want to work. Ultimately, this quote works as a tip that everyone has something to contribute, and that it is very important to acknowledge and appreciate the efforts of those who want to work.

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Robert Frost This quote is written / told by Robert Frost between March 26, 1874 and January 29, 1963. He was a famous Poet from USA. The author also have 80 other quotes.

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