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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.

Technology has transformed how we live, learn and work, but not everyone has been able to participate in these developments.

Quotes by Julian Castro

I think everyone has the potential to be creative, but they have to find the avenue or avenues that work for them.

Quotes by Julian Lennon

Girls are having babies when they are younger and combining kids with work. I don't know if it's always been there or if I'm just more aware because I'm in this situation.

Quotes by Julia Restoin Roitfeld

There was a modeling agency in my little town where I got my start, but the opportunity came to work in Japan when I was fourteen. My mom went with me until I was seventeen. Her only stipulation was that...

Quotes by Julia Voth

I've always surrounded myself with people who are driven. You can be gorgeous, but if you don't want to work for it, nothing is not going to happen.

Quotes by Julia Voth

We always expect tremendous criticism. It is my role to be the lightning rod ... to attract the attacks against the organization for our work, and that is a difficult role. On the other hand, I get undue credit.

Quotes by Julian Assange

Christmas is a rare occasion when we are reminded that we have obligations to people we did not choose to be related to, and that love is not just a spontaneous feeling but something we sometimes really have to work...

Quotes by Julian Baggini

Stress means something different if it is the result of rewarding work rather than struggling to keep the family out of debt.

Quotes by Julian Baggini

In an oppressive society the truth-telling nature of literature is of a different order, and sometimes valued more highly than other elements in a work of art.

Quotes by Julian Barnes

We used to have to convince people we were funny, and it didn't always work.

Quotes by Julian Barratt

I did try and do some spooky stand up once, and some of my stand-up had - I tried to do some horror stand-up, but it didn't really work very well.

Quotes by Julian Barratt

Most comedians are borderline psychotic. It's what makes their work interesting.

Quotes by Julian Barratt

Work does come home with us, but home also comes to work. Our kids are regulars at Eventbrite's HQ in San Francisco.

Quotes by Julia Hartz

It's nice to work with people who know how to mic drums right and how to record properly. But there's something to be said for doing it yourself.

Quotes by Julia Holter

I usually work in a room which is totally cluttered with my mess, and there's stuff everywhere, and it's kind of chaotic because I am a very messy person. I could totally write in a pristine environment, but it would...

Quotes by Julia Holter

What was special about Leonard Cohen's work was its calm mystery.

Quotes by Julia Holter

My inspiration comes from so many things, it is hard to give credit to one. I find music of all kinds to be a great inspiration. A melody or a lyric can fire my imagination. Exercise is another. Endorphins fuel...

Quotes by Julia London

It's much more acceptable for men to work and father kids. There's an inherent inequality, because we want to do it all, and I don't know how we can do this all.

Quotes by Julia Louis-Dreyfus

I work out a lot, but I like to do action sports. A lot of surfing, mountain-biking.

Quotes by Julia Mancuso

What has helped me prevent injuries is being connected and having my body aligned. Every morning, I roll out and then work on my core and my balance.

Quotes by Julia Mancuso

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.