Work Quotes
The daily grind, the creative struggle, and why what we do matters more than we think.
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"One's work is a reflection of one's character and values."Laurence Olivier
"I think it's only fair that you get what you work for."James Dean
"Doing is better than thinking, but thinking is better than mere talking."Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru
"The pursuit of perfection is the enemy of progress."Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru
"Work should bring you joy, not just a paycheck."Audrey Hepburn
"Technique is the foundation upon which all great performances are built."Laurence Olivier
"The voice is an instrument that requires constant tuning and maintenance."Laurence Olivier
"I went into the business for the money, and the art grew out of it"Charlie Chaplin
"I became a workaholic to escape my personal demons"Charlie Chaplin
"A career is born in public—talent in privacy."Marilyn Monroe
"Acting is very hard work. It's not as easy as people think."Marilyn Monroe
"The presidency is the hardest job in the world."Harry Truman
"Concentrate on what you do best."Ronald Reagan
"I never wanted to be a movie star, I wanted to be an actress."Audrey Hepburn
"Work hard, be kind, and amazing things will happen."Audrey Hepburn
"Being an actor is a great responsibility, not just a profession."James Dean
"I've got loads of friends and the work is terrific, but I don't get one night a week off."James Dean
"I have been acting since I was a boy, so it's the only thing I know."James Dean
"I'm not interested in the money; I'm interested in the craft."James Dean
"The purpose of work is not merely to earn, but to create something of value for others."Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru
"Work is the thing that gives me pleasure."Charlie Chaplin
"I have many regrets, but I don't regret my career."Charlie Chaplin
"Whatever you do, you should do it well."Harry Truman
"I'm a farmer's son, and farming is honest work."Harry Truman
"I work hard because I believe in myself and my craft."James Dean
"Things do not happen. Things are made to happen."John F. Kennedy
"I have always felt that the first requirement in any position is that a man do well those things for which he is responsible."John F. Kennedy
"Concentrate on what you do best and delegate the rest."Ronald Reagan
"We should measure welfare's success by how many people leave welfare, not by how many are added."Ronald Reagan
"Before you can help people, you must make sure that government is organized efficiently and serves the people."Ronald Reagan