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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 grew up off the grid in Vernon, and I saw my parents work hard every day, as teachers but also while farming and building a log home. So from a young age I knew the value of hard work.

Quotes by Ryan Holmes

While I continue to work towards another opportunity with the Majors, I'm excited to grow my partnership with SeventySix Capital.

Quotes by Ryan Howard

I'll walk around the city, and people will come up to me and say, 'Hi,' or 'Keep up the good work,' or whatever, and I'll stop and talk to them.

Quotes by Ryan Howard

Get your work in, do what you need do, and get back up top. I'm a little bit behind the curve as far as not really having a spring training, so you're trying to get your work in, trying to...

Quotes by Ryan Howard

That's a lonely place when you think that nobody wants to work with you, but in reality, what it is is they're just wanting to see you get good enough to get a publishing deal or to be a professional...

Quotes by Ryan Hurd

I think about work 24 hours a day. But when you fly a helicopter, for that hour or two you can't think about anything else.

Quotes by Ryan Kavanaugh

I make about two movies a year outside the 'True Blood' schedule. I work on a great show six months a year, then outside that I get to satisfy whatever creative urges I have. It's a great position, especially for...

Quotes by Ryan Kwanten

I moved to L.A., and people said that I would never find work, that I would never find good friends, and I feel like I was fortunate enough to find the work, but it wouldn't mean anything unless I had...

Quotes by Ryan Kwanten

My life is very much consumed with work.

Quotes by Ryan Kwanten

I love acting, so it's easy when you have a passion for it. I've always found the harder you work, the luckier you get.

Quotes by Ryan Kwanten

I work very, very hard, so when I do get the chance to go out socially, it's a relatively big night. I also have hobbies on the side, and quite often, one runs into the other.

Quotes by Ryan Kwanten

The Trevor Romain Foundation is a project that I am most proud to be a part of. They work with the USO and help provide support and comfort to military children and their families.

Quotes by Ryan Lee

I'm kind of a tech geek. With the camera work, I chose to shoot super 16, which has a real tactile feel. I feel it's as authentic as possible; I love the way the grain feels.

Quotes by Ryan Coogler

The ‘Team Up North’ is something that we talk about every single day. And the best way to respect a rivalry is to work it every day. And we do.

Quotes by Ryan Day

All players have 'ordinary' periods in their career and it's hard to explain why. So at these times, its all about self belief, hard work and hopefully you get the break and your form returns.

Quotes by Ryan Giggs

I have a friend that is a WWII buff, and we sat and talked a lot about stuff like the war and the reasons behind it, and you now it's all in the uniform. Once you're in it, it usually...

Quotes by Ryan Gosling

I would love to work with Tom Hardy. Maybe do something crazy or dramatic that is different for me.

Quotes by Ryan Guzman

I really want to work with Tom Hardy. Christian Bale and Russell Crowe are also on my list. Those are my top three actors. As far as actresses go, Kate Beckinsale, because she's so smokin' hot.

Quotes by Ryan Guzman

That's an actor's dream to get something meaty and juicy and challenging to work on.

Quotes by Rutina Wesley

You know, it cuts both ways... no one wants to lose a job, but everybody wants to work.

Quotes by Rutina Wesley

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.