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Work Quotes

Quotes on the meaning of work.

Several quotes here describe work as a solitary process, one that takes real effort to protect from distraction, while others connect a person's politics directly to the character of their work. Related reading includes Growth Quotes.

When I have a shoot or a big job coming up, I try my best to work out four or five times a week.

Quotes by Behati Prinsloo

I honestly can't pick a favorite person I like to work with - that would be like choosing a favorite child!

Quotes by Behati Prinsloo

I travel so much for work that when I fly, I prefer to travel light and bring a carry-on bag that I don't need to check.

Quotes by Behati Prinsloo

I've been blessed to work with amazing designers who have generously given me beautiful bags. Lancaster was very sweet and let me pick out my favorite one when I shot the campaign.

Quotes by Behati Prinsloo

There is no dignity without work. You can't tell someone who has nothing to eat to stay patient.

Quotes by Beji Caid Essebsi

The future begins today! What is important is what we do today and tomorrow for Tunisia and all its children. We must work hand in hand.

Quotes by Beji Caid Essebsi

When you are a politician, it means to work for the benefit of the country, not to stay home. In politics, it ends only when one dies.

Quotes by Beji Caid Essebsi

I'm not saying I only want to work with female directors. But I want to continue to work with emerging female directors.

Quotes by Bel Powley

I got to work with Nia Jax when she just started, and that's just a whole other obstacle: like, I've never been in the ring with someone like her before.

Quotes by Bayley

I got to work with Asuka, who is amazing.

Quotes by Bayley

When you're in a tag match, like, you have this tag partner, and you make it known that you have this partner that you can work with.

Quotes by Bayley

This might sound bad, but I really want to work with Eva Marie, just because it seems like that's what people want.

Quotes by Bayley

But that's one of the nice things about doing a stage show, if something doesn't work out, you have the luxury of working on it over time.

Quotes by Bea Arthur

I have this saying: They either want The Bean or they don't want The Bean. I just am my own thing. It works or it doesn't work.

Quotes by Beanie Feldstein

My work is all about adventure and teamwork in some of the most inhospitable jungles, mountains and deserts on the planet. If you aren't able to look after yourself and each other, then people die.

Quotes by Bear Grylls

For me, my training is a key part of my work as so often my life has depended on being able to move fast and haul myself up and out of something fast!

Quotes by Bear Grylls

I knew her work very well and I knew that if she offered me a role in her movie, it wouldn't be something stupid. So I agreed to do the film before I read the script.

Quotes by Beatrice Dalle

And I have exposed myself to art so that my work has something beyond just the usual potter.

Quotes by Beatrice Wood

My brother and I are always trying to figure out a way to work again together.

Quotes by Beau Bridges

Sure, I have a lot of friends that are actors. Just because I guess I run into a lot of actors in my work.

Quotes by Beau Bridges

Frequently Asked Questions

What kind of quotes are on the "Work" page?
These lean toward the thoughtful side of work — the idea that "intellectual work is essentially a lonely process," the belief that one's politics and "the character of his particular work are inseparable," and an image of people unwinding after work all over the world talking about life's bigger questions.
Is there a spiritual angle to any of these?
While these particular quotes are secular, if you're looking for a spiritual perspective on work, see Prayers for that theme.
Do these quotes connect work to personal identity?
Yes, one of the strongest lines here argues that your politics and "the character of his particular work are inseparable" — the idea that what you do reflects who you are. If that resonates, Growth quotes explore a similar idea of work shaping the person.
Is there anything here about effort or persistence?
These specific quotes focus more on the nature and meaning of work than on effort itself, but Effort quotes cover that ground directly.
What about setting goals through work?
For that angle, Goal quotes is the better fit — the "Work" page here is more about the character and process of working itself.

There's also a lighter side - people unwinding after work to talk through life's bigger questions over drinks. See Effort Quotes and Goal Quotes for more on getting things done.