In the field of ideas not involving productive activities it is easier to distinguish the division between material and spiritual necessity. For a long time man has been trying to free himself from alienation through culture and art. While he dies every day during the eight or more hours that he sells his labour, he comes to life afterwards in his spiritual activities. But this remedy bears the germs of the same sickness; it is as a solitary individual that he seeks communion with his environment.

With a good conscience our only sure reward, with history the final judge of our deeds, let us go forth to lead the land we love, asking His blessing and His help, but knowing that here on earth God's work must truly be our own. Inaugural Address (20 January 1961)

It is warm work; and this day may be the last to any of us at a moment. But mark you! I would not be elsewhere for thousands. At the Battle of Copenhagen (2 April 1801)

But finally the last thing I’ll say to the people who don’t believe in cycling, the cynics and the sceptics. I'm sorry for you. I’m sorry that you can’t dream big. I'm sorry you don't believe in miracles. But this is one hell of a race. This is a great sporting event and you should stand around and believe it. You should believe in these athletes, and you should believe in these people. I'll be a fan of the Tour de France for as long as I live. And there are no secrets - this is a hard sporting event and hard work wins it. Podium farewell speech, Tour de France, July 24, 2005

Give the working-man the right to work as long as he is healthy; assure him care when he is sick; assure him maintenance when he is old. Speech to the Reichstag (1862).

I was sacked from Dunkin' Donuts for squirting the donut jelly all over the customers. About working in Dunkin' Donuts in New York before becoming famous.