We ought to thank God for that. Yes, the man who tills the land is more worthy of respect than any.
Meaning of the quote
We should be grateful to God for the people who work on the land. These farmers and farmworkers are more deserving of our respect than anyone else. Gogol, a famous Russian writer, believed that the hardworking people who grow our food are the most important members of society.
About Nikolai Gogol
Nikolai Gogol was a renowned Russian novelist, short story writer, and playwright of Ukrainian origin. He was known for his use of the grotesque and proto-surrealist qualities in his works, which include influential stories like “The Nose,” “The Overcoat,” and “Diary of a Madman.” Gogol’s writing was deeply influenced by his Ukrainian heritage and also satirized political corruption in Russia.
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