Work Quotes

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

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"Work devoid of purpose is merely labor; purpose transforms it into calling."
Ramalho Ortigão
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"O trabalho dignifica o homem e constrói o mundo."
Almeida Garrett
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"O trabalho é a expressão da alma no mundo material."
Almeida Garrett
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"In the work of our hands, we find the purpose of our hearts."
Alexandre Herculano
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"Work that does not feed the soul is merely servitude."
Alexandre Herculano
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"Work without passion is merely servitude."
Eça de Queirós
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"Work becomes meaningful only when it serves a purpose beyond survival."
Eça de Queirós
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"Work without truth is merely labor in vain."
Saramago
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"Work becomes noble when done with love."
Saramago
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"Work ennobles the human spirit."
Luís de Camões
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"Work gives purpose to our days."
Luís de Camões
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"Work that does not feed the soul, no matter how lucrative, is a form of servitude."
Camilo Castelo Branco
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"Work that exploits the worker's spirit, whatever the payment, is beneath human dignity."
Camilo Castelo Branco
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"O trabalho honesto dignifica o homem."
Ramalho Ortigão
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"Work becomes noble when undertaken with love and dedication."
Luís de Camões
"Work that lacks purpose is merely labor; work with purpose is calling."
Torquato Tasso
"Work becomes noble when it serves a purpose beyond ourselves."
Torquato Tasso
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"Work without passion is slavery; passion without work is mere fantasy."
Almeida Garrett
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"Work is how we inscribe our values onto the world."
Almeida Garrett
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"Work either ennobles or diminishes; there is no middle ground."
Eça de Queirós
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"Work is the penance we pay for existing."
Eça de Queirós
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"The work of the mind is eternal, unlike the work of the hands."
Alexandre Herculano
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"The work we do shapes not only the world, but our own souls."
Alexandre Herculano
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"Work is the price we pay for the privilege of existing."
José María de Eça de Queirós
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"Work is the distraction from contemplating the meaninglessness of existence."
José María de Eça de Queirós
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"Work is the measure of dignity."
John Banville
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"Work gives life structure."
John Banville
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"Work without purpose is merely passing time in a socially acceptable way."
Eça de Queirós
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"Work is either a blessing or a curse depending on whether we choose it or it chooses us."
Saramago
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"Work becomes noble when done with purpose and integrity."
Luís de Camões