Work Quotes
The daily grind, the creative struggle, and why what we do matters more than we think.
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"The only way to do great work is to love what you do."Wallace Matthews
"Choose a job you love and you will never work a day in your life."Wallace Matthews
"Work is not punishment. It is the opportunity to grow."Wallace Matthews
"Work is not a punishment; it's a blessing."Dear Abby
"Work becomes play when you love what you do."Dear Abby
"Maturity is the ability to do a job whether or not you are supervised."Ann Landers
"Most people are too busy making a living to make a life."Ann Landers
"If you're not willing to make the effort, don't complain about the results."Ann Landers
"The secret to long-term happiness is finding work you love."Ann Landers
"The most important thing in life is to show up and do the work, day after day, without complaint."Jimmy Breslin
"You have to love what you do, or it shows in every word."Jimmy Breslin
"Every job done well is a contribution to society."Jimmy Breslin
"Work is what you do to avoid thinking about your life."Mike Royko
"Life is too short to spend it working for something you don't believe in."Mike Royko
"I tried my best, and that is all anyone can do."Walter Mondale
"I have always believed in the power of hard work."Walter Mondale
"There is a kind of victory in good work, however humble."Russell Baker
"There are three reasons for becoming a writer: the first is that you need the money; none of the other reasons matter."Russell Baker
"The cruel necessity of making a living distorts our fate and shapes our very being."Russell Baker
"When nothing is done, nothing remains undone."Lao Tzu
"Do less and accomplish more."Lao Tzu
"Work is how we contribute to society."Bill Moyers
"Work with integrity and purpose."Bill Moyers
"The most important thing in life is to show up and do the work."Scott Pelley
"Work should align with your values and passions."Scott Pelley
"Work that doesn't challenge you is just passing time."Mike Royko
"Work with purpose, and success will follow."Walter Mondale
"Work done with passion is never truly work."Walter Mondale
"Work should mean something; otherwise, why waste your life doing it?"Jimmy Breslin
"Work that doesn't feed your soul is slow death."Jimmy Breslin