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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.

On 'Sanjay and Craig,' I've had a number of chances to work with Chris Hardwick, and that is so much fun.

Quotes by Maulik Pancholy

My answer to a lot of things is to go to work. That's not everybody's answer.

Quotes by Maura Tierney

Men display less self-doubt and lead with what seems always like a sense of force and direction. We are not as familiar with women leaders, and so we question their skills. As women, we always need to work harder to...

Quotes by Maureen Chiquet

I'm very supportive of creative people being paid for the work that they do.

Quotes by Matthew Weiner

It was a privilege to work with Ballantyne, an iconic brand possessing such a rich British heritage. Ballantyne has a great appreciation of style and craftsmanship which truly complements the Matthew Williamson brand.

Quotes by Matthew Williamson

My mum has always been a huge inspiration for me and my work. She loves fashion and has always been so supportive.

Quotes by Matthew Williamson

I don't like when people expect too much, because then I'll only be disappointed if things don't work out.

Quotes by Matthias Schoenaerts

While we are living in the present, we must celebrate life every day, knowing that we are becoming history with every work, every action, every deed.

Quotes by Mattie Stepanek

I think that someone is watching out for me, God, my guardian angel, I'm not sure who that is, but they really work hard.

Quotes by Mattie Stepanek

I really would like to work with kids if I was not a model.

Quotes by Maud Welzen

Well, it's a little harder in New York. It's not as forgiving to a film crew. You hold up a bunch of New Yorkers who can't cross the street, they're not going to take it well. Southern California? They'll wait....

Quotes by Matthew Rhys

It's weird how your perspective changes. At the start of your career, you think, 'I just want to do cutting-edge work that makes people think.' Now, I would do a blockbuster in a heartbeat.

Quotes by Matthew Rhys

I definitely want to go back to the theatre. It is hard work, it is repetitive, but it is intensely rewarding.

Quotes by Matthew Rhys

If an honest man is the noblest work of God, then Mr. Lincoln's title to high nobility is clear and unquestioned.

Quotes by Matthew Simpson

I write for teens partially to work out whatever it was that I needed to from my own teenage years.

Quotes by Matthew Tobin Anderson

I think it sits quite happily with me, the condition of being an actor. I see some people getting quite eaten up with it, with the insecurities. There are times when I long for continuity and stability, but I also...

Quotes by Matthew Macfadyen

The security comes, as an actor, in knowing that you're not in control. If you try to control your career, or how people perceive you, you'll make yourself unhappy, because life doesn't work like that. So much is luck. It's...

Quotes by Matthew Macfadyen

Any artist, the work you do, if it's a painting or if it's a performance, you hope it translates to a common denominator with the people that they see something in their own life in there. Or they see something...

Quotes by Matthew McConaughey

I'd love to work on a script in collaboration.

Quotes by Matthew McGrory

Hmm mmm I mean, work is work, I'll take whatever work I can get.

Quotes by Matthew McGrory

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.