And sometimes the very inverse is true. Ominous signs of black clouds, flashes of lightning and frightening thunder would scare the daylight out of someone, only to be immediately followed by clear skies and piercing sunlight. Labor was now no longer owned but still controlled in a more vicious and subtle form. The body and soul of the sugar worker were intrinsically tied to the cane roots. Then there are lessons in philosophy, politics and religion.
Religion is good, son.
It's the few hypocrites in the church that give it a bad name. It is an inward motivation and is genuine. Like the bees and ants, two other social animals, everyone has a function to perform. It is therefore our historical duty, once we exist, to contribute to the welfare of society. Secondly, it is our spiritual duty and obligation to serve our fellow man.