Work Quotes
The daily grind, the creative struggle, and why what we do matters more than we think.
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"Good work is done in service of something greater than yourself."Scott Pelley
"The work that matters most is often invisible until it's gone."Scott Pelley
"Work without purpose is merely labor; purpose without work is merely fantasy."Russell Baker
"Work that doesn't feed the soul merely feeds the bank account."Russell Baker
"The most important thing in life is to show up and do the work, even when nobody's watching."Jimmy Breslin
"Work should nourish the soul, not just fill the wallet."Bill Moyers
"Work that serves only yourself impoverishes the soul."Bill Moyers
"Nothing is really work unless you would rather be doing something else."Andy Rooney
"In this world, the real wealth is measured in column inches."Mike Royko
"Work is what we do to earn the privilege of sleeping in."Mike Royko
"All people need to feel that they contribute something of value."Fred Rogers
"The work of building a better society is never finished; it is the work of generations."Walter Mondale
"Work that aligns with your purpose is never just work."Gayle King
"Work should fulfill your spirit, not just your wallet."Gayle King
"The only way to do great work is to love what you do."Mike Wallace
"Don't watch the clock; do what it does. Keep going."Mike Wallace
"The deadline is a tool for focus, not an excuse for carelessness."Scott Pelley
"Work that aligns with our values is the closest we come to prayer."Bill Moyers
"The average American worker has 50 years of product diversification to deal with."Andy Rooney
"Most people work just hard enough not to get fired and employers pay just enough so that employees won't quit."Andy Rooney
"I've learned that just showing up for work isn't enough anymore."Andy Rooney
"We must approach our work with both passion and purpose."Walter Mondale
"The only way to do great work is to love what you do."Mike Wallace
"Whatever you do, do it well."Mike Wallace
"The best therapy is hard work."Mike Wallace
"In journalism, we are only as good as our next story."Morley Safer
"Work that doesn't challenge you doesn't define you."Morley Safer
"Excellence is not a skill, it's an attitude."Gayle King
"Work that matters is work that aligns with your values."Gayle King
"Work with purpose, not just for a paycheck."Gayle King