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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.

I think that's the real work of leadership: figuring out where you really believe you have significant risk.

Quotes by Shari L. Ballard

I want to work as hard as I can. But I also want six kids! It takes a lot of courage as an actor to take time off for family. But family is everything.

Quotes by Shari Sebbens

It doesn't matter who you are or where you come from - if you put quality work out there, it will be appreciated.

Quotes by Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy

I am very driven. I work really hard, whether it's acting or my charity or even poker. When I focus on something I give it my all.

Quotes by Shannon Elizabeth

Yoga is the perfect way to de-stress and work out at the same time.

Quotes by Shannon Elizabeth

It's always been important to me to do work that I'm proud of and be part of stories that I'm proud of, so being on a popular show was never really the goal.

Quotes by Shannon Purser

It's always been my dream, it's always been my vision to work as an actor in Hollywood, in drag and out of drag.

Quotes by Shangela

I'm a work horse.

Quotes by Shangela

Mentally, my key is just focusing on the little things I need to do in a race, whether that's tempo, turn entry, start speed, things like that. I'm not thinking about that much before or during a race. I just...

Quotes by Shani Davis

The real preparation for races is done in the off-season. I put in the hard work during the summer and fall, and I'm always working on technique so that when the actual races come around I'm ready to go.

Quotes by Shani Davis

I definitely learned that when you stay humble, you really focus on the work, and you remember that it's about the work. And you have people working with you who support you and love you, then nothing can go wrong.

Quotes by Shanice Williams

Bringing exercise bands, ankle weights, and a jump rope is a great way to work out while you're traveling. You can find amazing workout videos online to help with your training.

Quotes by Shanina Shaik

Besides training, you need to be focused and not shy away from hard work.

Quotes by Shankar Mahadevan

Before the heart attack, I used to do a lot of work - what's needed and what's not needed. I used to sing songs that leave an impact and those that didn't. I could never say 'No.' Now, I have...

Quotes by Shankar Mahadevan

You can't run away from the fact that you cannot ignore hard work.

Quotes by Shankar Mahadevan

Work on not becoming good but excellent.

Quotes by Shankar Mahadevan

All my fans tell me what a glamorous life I have, but I tell them how hard I work and how many nights I spend alone with my dogs, eating chicken pot pie in my bedroom.

Quotes by Shannen Doherty

There's part of you that, when you show up for work, you kick into professional mode and try to do your absolute best.

Quotes by Shannon Bream

I got a degree in math, from not a good school in Texas, and then I went to work as a software engineer. Just not glamorous at all.

Quotes by Shane Carruth

I've heard stories about movies that are really maybe difficult and really dramatic and good, but they are being sold as romantic comedies. All it's going to do is just... that's hurting the work, because that just makes it impossible...

Quotes by Shane Carruth

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.