Quotes by Robert Owen - Inspirational, serious, thoughtful, exemplary, interesting, entertaining quotes of the philanthropist, social reformer, utopian socialism, cooperative, woman, labor supporter

Inspirational, serious, thoughtful, exemplary, interesting, entertaining quotes of the philanthropist, social reformer, utopian socialism, cooperative, woman, labor supporter Robert Owen

Robert Owen, renowned Welsh textile manufacturer, philanthropist, social reformer, founder of utopian socialism and the co-operative movement, was born on 14 May 1771 in Newtown, Montgomeryshire, Wales. He campaigned for a more collective approach to child-rearing, including improved working conditions in factories, increasing the working hour to 8 hours, and experimental socialist communities, and government control over education. Robert Owen died 17 November 1858 in Newtown, Montgomeryshire, Wales.

Robert Owen acquired his wealth from a textile mill in New Lanark, Scotland in the early 1800s. After being trained as a draper in Stamford, Lincolnshire he worked in London before relocating to Manchester at the age of 18 and in textile manufacturing. In 1824 he moved to America and spent much of his time in an experimental socialist community in New Harmony, Indiana, beginning his utopian society. Other Owenite communities also failed, and in 1828 Owen returned to London, where he continued to support the working class, leading the development of co-operative societies and the trade union movement, and supporting anti-child labor laws and free co-educational schools. Did. Here are some inspirational, serious, thoughtful, exemplary, interesting, entertaining, women and labor friendly quotes of Robert Owen.

It is confidently hoped that the period is at hand when man, through ignorance, will no longer cause unnecessary suffering to man because the mass of mankind will become enlightened, and will clearly understand that by doing so they will inevitably Will create sorrow for oneself.

God and the Doctor we worship equally but only when there is danger, not before or towards the danger, the revenge of both is the same, God is forgotten, and the Doctor is ignored.

Sometimes a man may have too little experience, provided his heart is too big, to be a true judge of human character. ,

If a person's heart is too heavy to bear, he cannot deliver the goods.

What is said in the heart of a sober man, is said on the lips of a drunkard.

Is it not the interest of mankind, that every one should be so taught and kept, that he may attain to the highest happiness arising from the constant practice of doing everything in his power to promote his welfare and happiness? Every man, woman and child, regardless of his class, sect, party, country or color

The lowest state of humanity is experienced when one has to labor for a small wage from others.

There is only one way by which man can forever attain all the happiness that his nature is capable of enjoying, that is, the union and cooperation of all for the benefit of each.

Courts of law, and all the trappings and absurdities of law, cannot be found in a rational state of society.

My reason taught me that I could not create any one of my qualities, that they were imposed on me by nature, that my language, religion and habits were imposed on me by society, and that I was entirely dependent on nature and Was a child of the society. Nature gave qualities and society guided them. Thus, seeing the error of their foundation, I was forced to renounce all belief in every religion taught by man.

Society can be so organized that it exists without crime, without poverty, health is greatly improved, suffering is reduced if any, and intelligence and happiness are increased a hundredfold. No obstacle except ignorance intervenes at this time to prevent such a state of society from becoming universal.

State of mind must be taken into account to maintain lasting good health.

Of course quality is important but isn't it the quality of originality of a person that is most important?

Eight hours of labor per day is sufficient for any human being, and under proper provision of food, clothing and shelter or an adequate supply of the necessaries of life and comfort, recreation and sleep and adequate provision for the remainder of his time, every man is entitled to education. Is entitled.

Seeing the error of their foundations, I was forced to renounce all belief in all the religions that were taught to man. But my religious feelings were immediately replaced by a feeling of universal charity not for any sect or party or any country or color, but with a real and ardent desire to do more good for mankind.

Therefore, it is the interest of all, that everyone, from birth, should be well educated, physically and mentally, so that society may improve its character, that everyone should be gainfully employed, physically and mentally, so that The greatest amount of wealth can be created, and knowledge acquired, so that everyone can be placed amid those external conditions that will produce the greatest number of pleasurable sensations through the longest life, so that man To be made truly wise, moral and happy and thus be prepared to enter the coming millennium.

My life was not useless. I gave important truths to the world. They were ignored due to lack of understanding. I have been ahead of my time.

The laboring classes may be harmfully insulted and oppressed in three ways, firstly – when they are neglected in infancy, secondly – when they are overworked by their employers, and thirdly – when they are compensated for their labour. Low wages are given. Thus they become incapable through ignorance of making good use of higher wages when they can get them.

Finding that no religion is based on facts, but that they are all opposed to facts, and therefore cannot be true, I began to consider how mankind has been trained from childhood to believe in these errors. What the conditions should be, and make them the rule of your conduct.

Since the introduction of inanimate machinery into British factories, man has, with a few exceptions, been treated as a secondary and inferior machine and far more attention has been paid to improving the raw materials of wood and metals than to body and mind. Has gone.

Never argue, repeat your claim.

Training and educating the rising generation will at all times be the first objective of the society to which everyone will be subordinate.

Women will no longer be made slaves or dependent on men, they will be equal in education, rights, privileges and personal freedom.

As a means of uniting the inhabitants of a village into one family, it is especially recommended that each man faithfully adheres to the principles he most approves of, as well as to all his neighbors. I will think liberally, respect their religious views, and not arrogantly assume that only what they say is right.

Whenever we breathe we experience the benefits of pure air and the disadvantages of impure air, and those who understand the causes of disease know that an impure atmosphere is most prejudicial to the enjoyment of health, and the natural life of man. It is an effective reason for shortening human existence. Therefore, it is most desirable that decisive steps are taken.

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