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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 do not doubt that services like social games and coupons bring delight to people's lives, and I mean no disrespect to the hard work that has made them possible. But in the face of threats to humanity's future on...

Quotes by Justin Rosenstein

Fame is something I think happens as a result of trying to do good work. If you're trying to be famous, your work usually suffers.

Quotes by Justin Theroux

I'd love to work in a restaurant. You get to meet new people all the time and constantly socialize. There are no dull moments when you're serving. It would definitely be a fun job to have.

Quotes by Justin Chon

Twenty-five minutes is a long time to stay focused. It's really something I had to work on to go in there and not get complacent for 2 seconds or 5 seconds or 1 second. That's all it takes.

Quotes by Justin Gaethje

So the kind of boy I was, or that I was told to be, you were kind of this like half-gladiator, half-dude who, you know, was supposed to have as many girls as possible and work until your heart exploded,...

Quotes by Junot Diaz

Please respect me and my work.

Quotes by Jupp Heynckes

It needs time. Nobody wants to hear it, but that's the truth: if you want to have success in the future, you have to be ready to work now.

Quotes by Jurgen Klopp

If I have a jump rope and a resistance band, I can work out anywhere. Even without a jump rope. If you do 200 jumping jacks, then drop and do some crunches, and then do some squats, you're good.

Quotes by Jurnee Smollett-Bell

It is a beautiful thing to work on your relationship.

Quotes by Jurnee Smollett-Bell

Marriage is a work in progress, but it's beautiful.

Quotes by Jurnee Smollett-Bell

There are projects I've done, such as 'Queen,' where I played Halle Berry and Danny Glover's son, where I'm so extremely proud of the work that I did that I will sit down and watch that any time.

Quotes by Jussie Smollett

I think that any actor - any artist, period - would love to work with an artist like Lee Daniels.

Quotes by Jussie Smollett

I was working at a non-profit for five years. But I could always create music after work. All throughout those years, I was writing songs and recording music and performing around town.

Quotes by Jussie Smollett

I'm a Baha'i; we really believe in Baha'i faith that our work has to be our service, especially in the arts.

Quotes by Justin Baldoni

In terms of work, I'm doing exactly the same as I've always done. It's what's around me that's changed.

Quotes by June Whitfield

We do make sure that one person doesn't stand out. But then, we are really unique. We all have our style, so I think we all stand out. We each have our own roles and positions in the band, and...

Quotes by Jungkook

When I begin to feel tired and do not want to work anymore, I see my members next to me working so hard without taking a break. When I see the members like that, I end up thinking a lot....

Quotes by Jungkook

I was a quarterback in pee-wee football. I always wanted to be quarterback. They're the leaders, they make the calls. It didn't work out because I didn't have the arm. I also played wide receiver my senior year in high...

Quotes by Junior Seau

I just want to work forever. I absolutely love what I'm doing. I learn all the time from all these amazing artists.

Quotes by Juno Temple

They gave up a lot for me and they know how hard I work. They're not going to let me go. And I love Atlanta, I love being here.

Quotes by Julio Jones

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.