Who said "The wealth of a country is its working people."?

This quote is attributed to Washington Irving.

The wealth of a country is its working people. - Washington Irving

"The wealth of a country is its working people."

Washington Irving Work

Writer American 1783–1859

"There is a certain magic in sleep and dreams that prepares you for the challenges of real life."

"The mind always makes progress, even when the body stands still."

"Love is the great beautifier of the world."

"Great minds have purposes, others have wishes."

"Hard work never killed anybody."

"Work with purpose and integrity."

"Hard work pays off in the end."

"A man's gotta do what a man's gotta do."