Work Quotes · Page 5
Find meaning and motivation in your career with powerful work quotes from achievers who understood the value of purpose-driven effort and craftsman's dedication.
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“Man's main task in life is to give birth to himself, to become what he potentially is.”
“If you make your bed every morning, you will have accomplished the first task of the day.”
“At heart, the issues raised in a work of fantasy are those we face in real life.”
“Happy endings usually don't work for me. I like open endings. I trust the reader's imagination.”
“My entire soul is a cry, and all my work the commentary on that cry.”
“Is America a weakling, to shrink from the work of the great world powers?”
“Whate'er my task, be this my creed: I am on earth to fill a need.”
“You cannot have the joys of work And take the comfort of a shirk.”
“I could have gold and roses, too, If I would work like those who do.”
“And a kindly word when the work is fair Is welcomed and wanted everywhere.”
“A man is educated and turned out to work. But a woman is educated — and turned out to grass.”
“The secret of joy in work is contained in one word — excellence.”
“If little labour, little are our gains: / Man's fortunes are according to his pains.”