The farm work they hated was the only work they knew. Often, even the basic skills of plumbing or electricity or mechanical work were mysteries to them – as were the job discipline and the subtleties that children raised in the industrial world learn without thinking about them; starting work on time, working set hours, taking orders from strangers instead of their father, playing office politics.
-Robert A. Caro
Select a background
More quotes by Robert A. Caro
Popular Authors
A curated listing of popular authors.