For Labor Day 2007

Labor Day: The holiday began in 1882, originating from a desire by the Central Labor Union to create a day off for the "working man". It is still celebrated mainly as a day of rest and marks the symbolic end of summer for many. Labor Day became a federal holiday by Act of Congress in 1894. (Wikipedia)

So- on to some quotes: First from comedian Lily Tomlin-

"Ninety-eight percent of the adults in this country are decent, hard-working, honest Americans. It's the other lousy two percent that get all the publicity. But then--we elected them."

Perhaps this reminder from author Victor Hugo helps us keep in mind that this day was originally about promoting the working person:

"There is always more misery among the lower classes than there is humanity in the higher."

Edgar Bergen, ventriloquist was willing to let his "friend" Charlie McCarthy speak for many:

"Hard work never killed anybody, but why take a chance?"

From the ubiquitous source, Unknown, telling us why we bother with work.

"The human race is faced with a cruel choice: work or daytime television."

Elbert Hubbard, American writer, publisher, artist, and philosopher, brings us back to the serious and truthful fact that reminds us of who we are:

"One machine can do the work of fifty ordinary men. No machine can do the work of one extraordinary man."