Work Quotes

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

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"Work is the expression of purpose."
Kaladin Stormblessed
T
"Crowley had always believed in the personal touch."
The Narrator
C
"The great thing about being a demon is you get to be good at your job without anyone expecting you to enjoy it."
Crowley
C
"If you're going to do something, do it properly."
Crowley
K
"In service to others, we find our purpose."
Kaladin Stormblessed
T
"He was a demon, but he was also a professional."
The Narrator
A
"Being an angel is tremendously hard work."
Aziraphale
T
"The business of running Hell is remarkably similar to running a small business."
The Narrator
S
"Some men are married to duty."
Stannis Baratheon
P
"Work hard, dream bigger, and never give up on what matters."
Percy Jackson
M
"I've never been very good at my job, but I'm very, very good at not caring about it."
Marvin the Paranoid Android
G
"Children are more efficient than adults."
Graff
R
"Retire them. That's the job."
Rick Deckard
F
"Being a successful writer requires discipline and hard work"
Ford Prefect
T
"I paid the iron price for everything."
Theon Greyjoy
M
"I'm going to work my ass off to stay alive."
Mark Watney
M
"I've got to work with what I have. No excuses."
Mark Watney
R
"Work is what keeps you sane."
Ryland Grace
R
"The work we do defines who we are."
Ryland Grace
M
"I'm a botanist stranded on Mars. Time to put my degree to work."
Mark Watney
M
"You just have to work the problem."
Mark Watney
M
"I'm going to have to rely on nothing but ingenuity and hard work."
Mark Watney
M
"Every piece of equipment on this rover is going to get a workout."
Mark Watney
M
"The moment I stop working is the moment I actually die."
Mark Watney
S
"Nothing is given. Everything is to be made."
Shevek
T
"Work without joy is slavery."
Takver
S
"My mind is like a racing engine, tearing itself to pieces because it is not connected up with the work for which it was built."
Sherlock Holmes
S
"Work without joy is slavery"
Shevek
S
"My mind rebels at stagnation. Give me problems, give me work."
Sherlock Holmes
S
"We have nothing to give but our labor."
Shevek