One who works for his own profit is likely to work hard. One who works for the use of others, without profit to himself, is likely not to work any harder than he must.

Early life
Reece was born on a farm near Butler Tennessee one of thirteen children of John Isaac and Sarah Maples Reece. Brazilla Carroll Reece (December 22 1889–March 19 1961) was an American politician from Tennessee. He was reelected five more times.

Brazilla Carroll Reece (December 22 1889–March 19 1961) was an American politician from Tennessee. He served in the United States House of Representatives.