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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 prefer to believe it's my responsibility if a film of mine works or doesn't work.

Quotes by Mahesh Babu

I work out every day - and my daily routine is a mix of functional and strength training.

Quotes by Mahesh Babu

Gautham was a premature baby. I remember when doctors said that his health condition was critical, I was tense. I could afford the treatment, but a lot of commoners can't. I believe more children's lives can be saved if we...

Quotes by Mahesh Babu

We work without stars, and we proudly proclaim it. People come to Vishesh Films to work with us, and not because we can create a star.

Quotes by Mahesh Bhatt

Without a good story, a franchise won't work.

Quotes by Mahesh Bhatt

I just want to do the best work wherever I go. It could be here in Pakistan or India or anywhere else.

Quotes by Mahira Khan

When you put so much effort and hard work in a project, you wish to see the results.

Quotes by Mahira Khan

I work with the same dedication and zeal in all my projects, but 'Raees' is very special.

Quotes by Mahira Khan

People have asked me about what it's like to work in Pakistan and abroad. It's such a healthy cultural exchange.

Quotes by Mahira Khan

I do feel it's tougher to make a comic scene work than performing an intense scene, for example.

Quotes by Mahira Khan

I want every single person to like my work.

Quotes by Mahira Khan

I'd love to work with Vishal Bhardwaj and Imtiaz Ali.

Quotes by Mahira Khan

I am very much open to Bollywood and would love to work in great stories.

Quotes by Mahira Khan

Actors love to do good work irrespective of country and borders.

Quotes by Mahira Khan

I would definitely like to work in India. It is just that I am quite picky when it comes to roles.

Quotes by Mahira Khan

I am the first Pakistani actress who got the opportunity to work with Shah Rukh Khan as the main lead.

Quotes by Mahira Khan

I will work in films based on quality productions and significant characters.

Quotes by Mahira Khan

Since the Indian film industry is one of the oldest, and I have grown up admiring all the movies, especially the classics starring Guru Dutt, I would love to work here.

Quotes by Mahira Khan

Something really intense happened to me during the 'SNL' performance. It felt like the person I was made to be faced the person I'm becoming. It was the first time I felt like I was able to make any sense...

Quotes by Maggie Rogers

I'm a feminist, so it's just a really nice creative energy to work with a lot of women.

Quotes by Maggie Rogers

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.