Catharine Beecher Quotes

When the precepts and example of Jesus Christ fully interpermeate society, to labor with the hands will be regarded not only as a duty but a privilege.

Catharine Beecher

• Society
• Hands
• Example
• Labor
• Jesus Christ
• Privilege

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• When the precepts and example of Jesus Christ fully interpermeate society, to labor with the hands will be regarded not only as a duty but a privilege.

  

  Catharine Beecher
  • Society
  • Hands
  • Example