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The industriousness of the Slavs is well known. This is not to say that other nations are lazy, or that individuals among them are any less diligent or skilled; rather, the pervasive desire to work—found at every level of society, from the highest to the lowest—combined with an exceptional physical hardiness, is perhaps nowhere as pronounced as it is here. Despite the many misfortunes that have befallen the Slavic people and their cultural development, one can still find, across all fields of science, art, trade, and craftsmanship, Slavic individuals who stand on equal footing with the best from other nations. Herder’s appreciation for the rural industriousness of the ancient Slavs has already been noted; yet even today, in most Slavic lands, one sees homes and fields—in both winter and summer—teeming with the activity of industrious Slavic hands. While many other nations may dedicate themselves exclusively to a single trade or profession, the Slavs embrace all branches of industry, commerce, craftsmanship, science, and agriculture with equal devotion and equal zeal.⏱ 4h↩