Work Quotes

The daily grind, the creative struggle, and why what we do matters more than we think.

22485 quotes

"A kingdom's strength lies in its weakest link."
Catherine de Medici
"The work of a queen is never finished, only abandoned."
Catherine de Medici
I
"I believe that work, when pursued with passion, becomes a form of artistry."
Isabella d'Este
P
"Excellence in craft demands devotion and sacrifice."
Poliziano Angelo
P
"The scholar's vocation is a calling to serve truth and preserve wisdom."
Poliziano Angelo
G
"The human spirit thrives when engaged in meaningful work."
Giambattista della Porta
M
"Work becomes noble when it serves the greater good and elevates the spirit."
Marsilio Ficino
M
"Work that serves the soul is never truly burdensome."
Marsilio Ficino
A
"The work of the mind shapes the world as much as the work of the hands."
Agrippa Heinrich Cornelius
A
"The work of the magus is the work of the healer and the teacher."
Agrippa Heinrich Cornelius
P
"The greatest achievements arise from the union of inspiration and disciplined effort."
Pico della Mirandola
P
"To work with purpose and integrity is to honor both oneself and those we serve."
Pico della Mirandola
G
"To master any craft, one must serve it with devotion before commanding it."
Giambattista della Porta
E
"Work is love made visible."
Edward Wotton
E
"The miracle is not to walk on water. The miracle is to walk on the green earth in the present moment."
Edward Wotton
N
"Work with integrity, and you shall never fear the judgment of others."
Nicodemus Copernicus
G
"Work with integrity or do not work at all."
Girolamo Savonarola
G
"Work performed with love becomes prayer."
Girolamo Savonarola
"Commerce is the basis of civilization and the mother of the arts."
Giambattista Vico
A
"The work that matters most is the work of understanding ourselves and others."
Agrippa Heinrich Cornelius
A
"The work of transformation is the most important work any person can undertake."
Agrippa Heinrich Cornelius
C
"The measure of who we are is what we do with what we have."
Cosimo de Medici
C
"The early bird gets the worm."
Cosimo de Medici
C
"The only way to do great work is to love what you do."
Cosimo de Medici
E
"Work becomes noble when pursued with purpose and integrity."
Edward Wotton
E
"Honest work, however humble, ennobles the worker."
Edward Wotton
C
"The market teaches us more than any philosopher—if we listen carefully."
Cosimo de Medici
C
"I have found more honesty in the marketplace than in the palace."
Cosimo de Medici
G
"The work of the hands means nothing without the work of the heart."
Girolamo Savonarola
A
"In repetition and discipline lies the path to mastery."
Agrippa Heinrich Cornelius