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Editorial
June 10, 1847
Green Mountain Freeman
Montpelier, Washington County, Vermont
What is this article about?
A moral exhortation urging readers to avoid idleness, even if wealthy, and to use their resources to promote virtue and happiness in others, working for God and humanity.
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Will you be Idle!
Stop where you are. Reflect a moment. Nature about you is busy. Action is written upon every thing. Shall you alone be idle? No matter if you have wealth at your command, you should not lead an idle, listless life. Work for God and humanity. There are thousands of hearts upon which you might operate, and lead to virtue and happiness. If you have been so fortunate—or unfortunate, as we should call it—to be the possessor of wealth, you have greater opportunities if you are so disposed, of doing good. Money may be a talent for you to work with; the only talent you possess. Shall it be improved? Will you be the only idle object in the universe? Reflect a moment and if you are not convinced of your duty and happiness, we will not say another word. —Portland Tribune.
Stop where you are. Reflect a moment. Nature about you is busy. Action is written upon every thing. Shall you alone be idle? No matter if you have wealth at your command, you should not lead an idle, listless life. Work for God and humanity. There are thousands of hearts upon which you might operate, and lead to virtue and happiness. If you have been so fortunate—or unfortunate, as we should call it—to be the possessor of wealth, you have greater opportunities if you are so disposed, of doing good. Money may be a talent for you to work with; the only talent you possess. Shall it be improved? Will you be the only idle object in the universe? Reflect a moment and if you are not convinced of your duty and happiness, we will not say another word. —Portland Tribune.
What sub-type of article is it?
Moral Or Religious
Social Reform
What keywords are associated?
Idleness
Wealth
Virtue
Charity
Duty
Humanity
Editorial Details
Primary Topic
Exhortation Against Idleness And For Using Wealth To Do Good
Stance / Tone
Moral Exhortation
Key Arguments
Nature Is Busy With Action, So Humans Should Not Be Idle
Even With Wealth, One Should Not Lead An Idle Life
Work For God And Humanity To Lead Others To Virtue And Happiness
Wealth Provides Greater Opportunities For Doing Good
Money Is A Talent To Be Improved, Not Left Idle