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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 really want to only put out three projects from Kevin Abstract as far as solo bodies of work.

Quotes by Kevin Abstract

To make physical gains, you would go to the gym and lift weights. It's the same for the mental side. The work you put in on the mental side needs the same dedication as the physical side.

Quotes by Kevin Anderson

The work I do with my physiotherapist has been instrumental in keeping me healthy, and it's a big reason why I'm able to continue to improve my game.

Quotes by Kevin Anderson

Once our season finishes in November, a lot of players maybe take a couple of weeks off and start training for the next year. You often usually have only a little time to work on your game and stuff.

Quotes by Kevin Anderson

I have always wanted to work with Steven R. Monroe, and when I read his script, I was blown away! I think 'Complacent' hits a nerve that people try so desperately to avoid, which is what I love about Steven's...

Quotes by Kerri Green

My job is to be fit and I'm really blessed that I get to go and work out and live a really healthy lifestyle.

Quotes by Kerri Walsh Jennings

There's no shame in a bronze medal. I used to think that, and I'm so ashamed of thinking that because there's so much joy and hard work and love in this.

Quotes by Kerri Walsh Jennings

There's worse things in life than to put sunscreen on. It means I'm going to work, which is on the beach, which is pretty wonderful.

Quotes by Kerri Walsh Jennings

You think when you start getting jobs that it'll get easier, but that's the biggest lie ever. It gets harder. You have to put in more work. I wish it were the casting couch days because it'd be a lot...

Quotes by Kerry Condon

And Republican women have always been the backbone of our party. We do the work, we are strong believers in conservative values. Having more of those voices in place at a state level is going to be a great improvement...

Quotes by Kerry Healey

I thought of running for office when I was in law school, but I wanted to work on human rights.

Quotes by Kerry Kennedy

In my human-rights work, perhaps the most important thing is gaining the trust of the victims.

Quotes by Kerry Kennedy

There was no sense of burden, like, 'I now must carry on Robert Kennedy's unfinished work.' Absolutely not.

Quotes by Kerry Kennedy

You don't need a passport to work on human rights.

Quotes by Kerry Kennedy

A mentor is someone with a willingness to help others, who has a capacity to inspire, a determination to work hard, a clear sense of vision, an inspiring purpose, a deep sense of integrity and an appreciation for joy.

Quotes by Kerry Kennedy

What I will do is work, although it is clear that we all want to play.

Quotes by Kepa Arrizabalaga

The work of black creatives seems to always get undermined in one way or another, and that's what this new generation is actively changing by speaking up. We aren't accepting group categorization and group classifications to describe our work anymore...

Quotes by Kerby Jean-Raymond

Music has always been my first love, and I appreciate how a great musician can bring awareness to tough issues through their work.

Quotes by Kerby Jean-Raymond

I came back from Standing Rock, and one of the things that struck me was their respect for elders. It was something that I felt like I needed to work on in my life.

Quotes by Kerby Jean-Raymond

I wanted to be a sneaker designer since I was 10; it was my dream to work at Nike and design signature shoes for Michael Jordan and Penny Hardaway. When it was time to select high schools, I wanted to...

Quotes by Kerby Jean-Raymond

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.