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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 think a lot of the most interesting work in art and in films are often kind of polarized opinions and affect people in very different ways, which may be less successful commercially, but they elicit a dialogue that's quite...

Quotes by Lily Cole

My older siblings and I all work in 'the industry'. So obviously we have hectic schedules, but we make it work.

Quotes by Lily Collins

I grew up understanding the pros and cons of what you're getting into and knowing what comes with your job. I like to keep my private life private, and then work is work. I feel so far I've had a...

Quotes by Lily Collins

When it comes to the work, I'm excited to see what people think. When it comes to the private life, that's when I don't pay attention.

Quotes by Lily Collins

I don't wear lipstick when I'm not at work.

Quotes by Lily Donaldson

I think it's probably best to work out in the morning to get it out of the way. My ultimate top tip is to drag yourself, even if you have to roll yourself out of your bed and in to...

Quotes by Lily James

I really want to play interesting roles, but you want to work, so it's a balancing game.

Quotes by Lily James

It's sort of scary to work with your parents when you're in the same business. But there was something so very safe about that. Acting with her was just like working with a wonderful actress who just happens to be...

Quotes by Lily Rabe

You want to feel like people are hiring you because they want to work with you, not because of who your parents are.

Quotes by Lily Rabe

Actors devote a lot of our time and energy to the work that we do, but there shouldn't come a sense of entitlement from fans that we owe them every second of our lives.

Quotes by Lili Reinhart

To do work that's not going to be fulfilling doesn't make sense.

Quotes by Lili Taylor

Two things I'm trying to work on are openness and flexibility.

Quotes by Lili Taylor

As much as I devoured comics, I read non-graphic books exponentially more, so I'm not sure I can credit or blame them. Comics, however, taught me a lot about what makes a story arc work and how to bring a...

Quotes by Lilith Saintcrow

Anyone's life truly lived consists of work, sunshine, exercise, soap, plenty of fresh air, and a happy contented spirit.

Quotes by Lillie Langtry

The sentimentalist ages far more quickly than the person who loves his work and enjoys new challenges.

Quotes by Lillie Langtry

I don't necessarily think that when I graduated college, I had a plan to work at an ad agency. I had a plan in terms of getting the best job I could, like, just whatever normal job.

Quotes by Lil Dicky

Snoop Dogg and T-Pain, to me, are like legends so it's like, any time you get to work with a legend like that, it's cool.

Quotes by Lil Dicky

The work that Rock The Vote does is incredible. So it's cool to collab with such an iconic organization.

Quotes by Lil Jon

I think when we grow up watching TV, the stars seem like stars. You don't know what they went through. You don't know how they got it. It almost seems unattainable. With social media, we are able to show people...

Quotes by Lil Rel Howery

Everybody really don't rock with each other in Philly - that's a problem. 'Cause me being in Atlanta now, I stay in Atlanta, and I get to see everybody work with everybody no matter what.

Quotes by Lil Uzi Vert

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.