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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 in industries riddled with bias, you tend to hire women only if their previous work is very masculine, which is hilarious given that this is not how male directors are chosen.

Quotes by Lexi Alexander

I love my sponsors. They make things so much fun for me. We do really fun and exciting things, so I always have a blast. It doesn't ever seem like work.

Quotes by Lexi Thompson

You go through slumps in this game, and you just have to work through them. You're going to miss putts out on an LPGA tour and have bad rounds. You just have to think to yourself that you always have...

Quotes by Lexi Thompson

I'm happy to see the United States and China cooperating more and more with movies. The entertainment industry in China is developing very fast. I hope there can be a bridge for actors to work in both places.

Quotes by Li Bingbing

The term 'Xiaokang' is used today to refer to a society where people can receive education, get paid through work, have access to medical services and old-age support, have a shelter and more than enough food and clothing, and lead...

Quotes by Li Keqiang

China is committed to work with other countries for a solution to the global challenge of energy and resources.

Quotes by Li Keqiang

In the new century, we should continue to work together to safeguard the legitimate rights and interests of the vast number of developing countries including China and India and promote the establishment of a just and equitable new international political...

Quotes by Li Peng

No matter how hard we work, there is always a gap with Western brands.

Quotes by Li Shufu

Chinese entrepreneurs have to implement their work under the leadership of the Party and the government - it is very clear.

Quotes by Li Shufu

We carry out our work under the leadership of the government.

Quotes by Li Shufu

Something I've learned is that it actually takes a lot of work to make something great.

Quotes by Lia Ices

I learned two basic lessons on Everest. First, just because something has worked in the past does not mean it will work today. Second, different challenges require different mindsets.

Quotes by Lewis Gordon Pugh

I'm a staunch believer in enterprise, and I'm glad I live in a country where - I don't think some people understand this, but if I work hard, I get rewarded for it.

Quotes by Lewis Grizzard

Social media is not the place to work out your problems with people.

Quotes by Lewis Howes

Effective networking isn't a result of luck - it requires hard work and persistence.

Quotes by Lewis Howes

If any fall by the hand of violence, others will continue the blessed work.

Quotes by Lewis Tappan

Music is the effort we make to explain to ourselves how our brains work. We listen to Bach transfixed because this is listening to a human mind.

Quotes by Lewis Thomas

My relationships with my loved ones always take precedence over work.

Quotes by Lexa Doig

The crowd is just as important as the group. It takes everything to make it work.

Quotes by Levon Helm

If it doesn't come from your heart, music just doesn't work.

Quotes by Levon Helm

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.