Mary Collier Quote

Though we all day with care our work attend,
Such is our fate, we know not when 'twill end.
When evening's come, you homeward take your way;
We, till our work is done, are forced to stay.


The Woman's Labour (1739)


Though we all day with care our work attend, Such is our fate, we know not when 'twill end. When evening's come, you homeward take your way; We, till ...

Though we all day with care our work attend, Such is our fate, we know not when 'twill end. When evening's come, you homeward take your way; We, till ...

Though we all day with care our work attend, Such is our fate, we know not when 'twill end. When evening's come, you homeward take your way; We, till ...

Though we all day with care our work attend, Such is our fate, we know not when 'twill end. When evening's come, you homeward take your way; We, till ...