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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.

'Mahadev' got me most recognition. But I have to say that post 'Kyunki'... I was offered everything under the sun. Being an outsider, who didn't have to work too hard, I was overwhelmed.

Quotes by Mouni Roy

I'm not ambitious; it is clear in my choice of work. I am fine doing a few dance shows in a month to run my household and take care of myself.

Quotes by Mouni Roy

I'm happiest when I run my home, work, and curl up with a book.

Quotes by Mouni Roy

I am interested in Bollywood. Everyone wants to do bigger and better work. I also want to do good work.

Quotes by Mouni Roy

I have never done a show based on whether it will work or not. I took up all my shows because I liked the character and wanted to be part of those shows.

Quotes by Mouni Roy

Everybody knows that they can be the best player in the team, but if they don't work, then it's not going to be good enough.

Quotes by Mousa Dembele

I take a lot of pride in the work I do, because people pay to see me. They've got to get babysitters, park their car, get popcorn and candy. I've got to be conscious of that.

Quotes by Mr. T

I'm glad I got a chance to work with Demi Moore and Mark Duplass. They're so humble and down to earth, and it is overwhelming to share screen space with such mind-boggling actors.

Quotes by Mrunal Thakur

I am taking my whole experience of working in 'Super 30' as fabulous, that a girl who started her career with television got a film like 'Love Sonia' and then could work with a superstar like Hrithik Roshan. I want...

Quotes by Mrunal Thakur

Ekta Kapoor believed that I would do good work and allowed me to explore. I had that support system.

Quotes by Mrunal Thakur

I never thought I will get to work with Hrithik Roshan. Every time, I have to pinch myself to actually believe that I am promoting my film with Hrithik.

Quotes by Mrunal Thakur

If you play cricket for India, money is bound to come, and with IPL in and match money of the Ranjhi trophy, I think money is there. There's no good reason why you should not work hard, because at the...

Quotes by MS Dhoni

Gut feeling is all about the experiences that you have had in your life. It is about being in difficult scenarios, knowing what worked, what did not work, and then taking a decision.

Quotes by MS Dhoni

After one Olympics, if we invest in sports and say we will get a gold medal in the next Olympic, it doesn't work like that in sports. How it works is that you provide the infrastructure, provide education about nutrition...

Quotes by MS Dhoni

If you are good at studies, and you want to play cricket, you may work harder than any other person, but you may not achieve it. So it's something you have to balance in life and be practical where you...

Quotes by MS Dhoni

Everybody has a way to get to college. You study in high school, you do your work. There are always grants or loans that can be available. I guarantee you - if you want it, you can get it. Don't...

Quotes by Muggsy Bogues

I'm a big-guy guy. I look at guys like Shaq, Ben Wallace, guys who play inside and play tough. I don't pay much attention to the little guys; I like the big guys who do the dirty work.

Quotes by Moses Malone

My game is hard work and pride. On the all hard-work team, I'd pick myself five times.

Quotes by Moses Malone

Urban design as a discipline barely exists in most American and Canadian cities. In Singapore, there are innovative transportation strategies at work.

Quotes by Moshe Safdie

I believe that society needs to confront this question before it is upon us: If machines are capable of doing almost any work humans can do, what will humans do?

Quotes by Moshe Vardi

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.