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Great Work Quotes

Quotes on work ethic, craft and creative preparation

Great work, these quotes argue, starts with a strong gift for effort itself, one voice naming work ethic as a genuine achievement alongside natural talent.

I guess maybe another gift I have is a great work ethic.

Quotes by Vince McMahon

All great work is preparing yourself for the accident to happen.

Quotes by Sidney Lumet

A great work is made out of a combination of obedience and liberty.

Quotes by Nadia Boulanger

But James Gandolfini and Edie Falco, they did such great work, especially in the last show.

Quotes by Michael Imperioli

Achievement Quotes

I've always had a great work ethic, even when I was washing dishes.

Quotes by Leon Bridges

Finally, I also come in recognition of the great work that has been undertaken by the NGOs and UN agencies that have been active for many years here, especially through the local staff and international staff here in Somaliland and...

Quotes by Jan Egeland

We have done great work for the U.S. government.

Quotes by Erik Prince

My parents had a great work ethic.

Quotes by Charlie Rose

Who's to say I can't find some great work when I'm 55 or 65?

Quotes by Andie MacDowell

Frequently Asked Questions

What personal gift is credited alongside great work?
One quote credits a strong work ethic as a genuine gift behind great work.
What combination is said to produce great work?
One quote describes great work as a balance of obedience and liberty in craft.
Which performances are praised as examples of great work?
One quote praises the performances of James Gandolfini and Edie Falco, especially in the final season of their show.
What role does preparation play in great work?
One quote argues that all great work comes from preparing yourself so that accidents can happen productively.
Is there more on effort and achievement?
Yes, our achievement quotes collection explores related reflections on earning success.

Others credit great work to a balance of obedience and liberty in craft, praising performances like those from James Gandolfini and Edie Falco, and insisting preparation is what turns accidents into great work.