"All day long this man would toil thus, his whole being centered upon the purpose of making twenty-three instead of twenty-two and a half cents an hour; and then his product would be reckoned up by the census taker, and jubilant captains of industry would boast of it in their banquet halls, telling how our workers are nearly twice as efficient as those of any other country."
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In this vivid depiction, Sinclair contrasts the relentless grind of the laborer with the oblivious pride of industrial leaders. The minute difference in wages represents the significant impact small earnings have on workers' lives. Meanwhile, the elite celebrate productivity without acknowledging the human cost, highlighting the disconnect between those who toil and those who benefit from their labor.