Work Quotes

"One cannot live only for oneself. One must have a sense of duty."

"Hard work and dedication are the only true paths to success in science."

"Success in research requires equal parts inspiration and perspiration—mostly perspiration."

"Programming is more than an important practical art. It is also a fascinating intellectual challenge."

"Programming is fun because it appeals to a very basic human need, to make something that works."

"Work that matters requires dedication, not just talent."

"Work becomes meaningful when we understand its role in the larger scheme of things."

"Work that serves only profit without purpose leaves the soul empty."

"I have always endeavored to be of service in whatever capacity the Creator has given me."

"Cast down your bucket where you are, and make the best of your circumstances."

"Computing is normally done by a human being. The human computer is supposed to be following fixed rules; he has no authority to deviate from them in any detail."

"A program has several aspects that must not be overlooked, and it is only when they are all satisfied that we have a program."

"What is the value of our professional knowledge if it cannot be translated into service to the people?"

"The computer should do the work. That's what it's for."

"I think innovation is the result of hard work."

"I've spent my life trying to make things simpler for people."

"Dedication is crucial in any field - you have to really give it all you've got."

"Whatever you do, do it with all your heart."

"Work becomes joy when aligned with your calling."

"The more I study regulated and unregulated industry, the more I am convinced we have made a great mistake in labor organization."

"The study of birds should not be dreaded as work."

"Hard work is the price of success."

"Recognition matters, but the work itself is what truly sustains a scientist's spirit."

"Navy computers are the fastest computers in the world and we're not about to admit we lost something that important."

"In the business world, it is not the crook who is to be feared most, it is the incompetent."

"If you ask me what takes more brains, writing a good compiler or running a military ship, I'll take the compiler."

"The most important thing in any career is your reputation, and you build that with hard work."

"In any field, you have to be willing to work harder than everyone else if you want to succeed."

"Work with passion, and the accolades will follow. But do the work for the work's sake."

"The work we do today shapes the understanding of generations tomorrow."