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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 consider myself incredibly lucky to live and work in places like Canada and the U.S. where polio no longer threatens to rob the livelihoods of innocent children. As a young woman, I stand behind the women around the globe...

Quotes by Ksenia Solo

I work better under pressure. I was the local badminton champion when I was a kid, and there was another girl who used to thrash me for the five days leading up to the tournament and then I would just...

Quotes by KT Tunstall

You can never go wrong when you have a great team to work with.

Quotes by Kubra Sait

Vicky Kaushal is a shining example of what happens when you do good work consistently. Rajkummar Rao, Radhika Apte are other examples.

Quotes by Kubra Sait

The one important factor that keeps me going is the kind of people I work with.

Quotes by Kumar Mangalam Birla

The work environment is very important in determining how enjoyable work is. It is very important to work with smart guys who have a superior level of intellectual bandwidth and still have softer skills as well.

Quotes by Kumar Mangalam Birla

I don't think any relation can work if one dominates. It has to be an equal relation for it to be successful and happy.

Quotes by Kunal Khemu

I'm glad that the audience and critics have liked my work.

Quotes by Kunal Khemu

Sometimes I'll be sitting with my friends; I'll say something Koothrappali-esque and make a face. There is a lot of Koothrappali in me as a human being. A lot of mannerism, humor, mischievousness, my innocence. So I don't know if...

Quotes by Kunal Nayyar

I like to work as much as I can, but I only really have the hiatus to work on other projects. I've kept myself busy recently. I voiced a character in 'Ice Age 4,' which was a lot of fun....

Quotes by Kunal Nayyar

As for indie writers, a lot of them don't realize that they're in the hurry-up-and-wait business, not the wait-and-hurry-up business. They work really, really, really hard at goosing the first-month sales, and then getting disappointed when those sales either go...

Quotes by Kristine Kathryn Rusch

Publicity doesn't work for books. It really doesn't. All it does is get your name in front of a reader who might then glance at your book. Or not.

Quotes by Kristine Kathryn Rusch

War is not beautiful. Sometimes you see action sequences where battles seem organized. I know that from how the Vikings fought. It's not beautiful. It's hard. It's hard work.

Quotes by Kristofer Hivju

The pressure is self-imposed because I always want to do excellent work, and I always want to be interesting to people watching me.

Quotes by Kristoffer Polaha

I would rather take the role and work and make my own money and self respect than to have sex with someone who has a lot of money.

Quotes by Kristy Swanson

Never in my wildest dreams I thought I would work with Dharmendra sir. I remember the first selfie I took with him, I posted on our family WhatsApp group. My father couldn't stop beaming with joy. I could feel it....

Quotes by Kriti Kharbanda

'Guest Iin London' didn't work, but it got me more work; it helped me grow as an actor.

Quotes by Kriti Kharbanda

With time, I am getting to work with actors who are known for their work. I am liking that, enjoying every bit, and I want to soak it all in.

Quotes by Kriti Kharbanda

I have been a little lucky to get work. I know there are people who struggle a lot to get a film; I believe a lot in destiny. Things have fallen into place for me.

Quotes by Kriti Sanon

Destiny plays an important part, but talent and hard work is also important.

Quotes by Kriti Sanon

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.