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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.

What I would tell young producers is if there is someone out there who can help you, then go work with that person.

Quotes by Mustard

May hard work, and justice, always cement our bonds of unity that we may get our country back to production.

Quotes by Mwai Kibaki

It's a dangerous world out there when it comes to relationships. And I believe we attract what we are. So I want to work on being my best self so I can attract the same.

Quotes by Mya

If the right job came along, absolutely with bells on I would work in Sweden.

Quotes by MyAnna Buring

It's kind of hard with two moves. I feel like you can't always be so predictable. You can be as strong or fast as you want, but speed-chop and power move aren't always going to work.

Quotes by Myles Garrett

Knowing that guys are out there improving and trying to take it to that next level, that gives me fire to improve my play and work on these little things that can keep me from dominating a game.

Quotes by Myles Garrett

A work of art is one through which the consciousness of the artist is able to give its emotions to anyone who is prepared to receive them. There is no such thing as bad art.

Quotes by Muriel Rukeyser

I see no reason to keep silent about my enjoyment of the sound of my own voice as I work.

Quotes by Muriel Spark

Hugh Everett's work has been described by many people in terms of many worlds, the idea being that every one of the various alternative histories, branching histories, is assigned some sort of reality.

Quotes by Murray Gell-Mann

We are driven by the usual insatiable curiosity of the scientist, and our work is a delightful game.

Quotes by Murray Gell-Mann

We have gotten to the point where everything the government does is counterproductive; the conclusion, of course, is that the government should do nothing at all, that is, should retire quickly from the monetary and economic scene and allow freedom...

Quotes by Murray Rothbard

I do not try to duplicate anyone's success; I am just really inspired by what they have done. I like the fact that The Roots can tour extensively, put out albums, and be so well received; that takes a lot...

Quotes by Musiq Soulchild

I think it's something much bigger than just pro wrestling and the industry I work in. It's across all media. You look at Hollywood movies: there's not the Muslim hero or the guy who looks like me and has a...

Quotes by Mustafa Ali

If there is ever a crew that goes out every night behind the eight-ball and have their work cut out for them to be respectable, it's the '205 Live' guys.

Quotes by Mustafa Ali

We will encourage our countrymen to stay at home, work hard, and make a respectable living at home.

Quotes by Muhammadu Buhari

The foreign companies, especially oil prospects and development companies, have been in Nigeria for about two generations - 40 years and above and so on. So, they know the environment. They stayed that long. They continue to invest because they...

Quotes by Muhammadu Buhari

We need to focus on the speed with which local governments can work with businesses.

Quotes by Muhtar Kent

I enjoy working with Prakash Jha. An actor prospers if he or she gets a chance to work with him.

Quotes by Mukesh Tiwari

I never wanted to work a 9 to 5. I was always a different kid in class.

Quotes by Murda Beatz

I know how it feels to work hard and to work with a celebrity.

Quotes by Motsi Mabuse

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.