Work Quotes

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

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"A learned man might be inclined to talk more than act."
Marquis de Lafayette
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"The work of a man's hands and the labor of his mind are the foundations of his dignity."
Marquis de Lafayette
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"If you want a thing done well, do it yourself."
Napoleon Bonaparte
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"Soldiers generally make good citizens after the war is over."
Napoleon Bonaparte
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"Misery and shame are the consequence of laziness."
Robespierre
"Hard work builds character and success"
Paul Revere
"Honest work is never beneath any man"
Paul Revere
"Work with dignity and take pride in your labor"
Paul Revere
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"Work ennobles the spirit and gives purpose to existence"
Benedict Arnold
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"Work done with passion is never wasted effort"
Benedict Arnold
"Work without purpose is merely the passing of time."
Georges Danton
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"The great object of my life has been to be useful to my country and to mankind."
Marquis de Lafayette
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"Every man has a right to the fruits of his own labor."
Marquis de Lafayette
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"The great object of my life has been to be useful to my fellow men."
Patrick Henry
"A craftsman's hand and a patriot's heart beat to the same rhythm."
Paul Revere
"A true craftsman takes pride in work that serves something beyond himself."
Paul Revere
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"Commerce is the great civilizer."
James Madison
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"A people who are possessed of the spirit of commerce are generally honest and punctual in their dealings."
James Madison
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"I am but one person. The responsibility falls on the entire nation."
John Adams
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"Ambition is the resource of the idle, and the plague of the industrious."
Samuel Adams
"Men are made to be active and industrious."
Thomas Paine
"The work of man is to construct and to build."
Thomas Paine
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"To work without purpose is to labor in vain."
Benedict Arnold
"A craftsman's hands must be both skilled and honest, or they create nothing of value."
Paul Revere
"In my trade, I learned that even the most delicate work requires a steady hand and an untroubled mind."
Paul Revere
"A craftsman takes pride in his work because it reflects his character and principles."
Paul Revere
"The work of one's hands, done with integrity, is never wasted, even if the world fails to notice."
Paul Revere
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"The true source of the wealth of nations is the people and their labor."
James Madison
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"Industry and frugality are the means of plenty."
John Adams
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"The business of America is business."
John Adams