"Oh! now I understand, M.Agricola."
"And our speculator would make a good speculation.Before he was interested, the workman said: `What does it matter to me, that I do more or do better in the course of the day? What shall I gain by it?
Nothing.Well, then, little work for little wages.But now, on the contrary (he says), I have an interest in displaying zeal and economy.
All is changed.I redouble my activity, and strive to excel the others.
If a comrade is lazy, and likely to do harm to the factory, I have the right to say to him: `Mate, we all suffer more or less from your laziness, and from the injury you are doing the common weal.'"
"And then, M.Agricola, with what ardor, courage, and hope, you must set to work!"
"That is what our speculator counts on; and he may say to himself, further: `Treasures of experience and practical wisdom are often buried in workshops, for want of goodwill, opportunity, or encouragement.