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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.

The Old Vic is a beautiful theater to work in. It's quite a large house, but it has a feeling of intimacy.

Quotes by Jennifer Ehle

I want to be a young mum and if I didn't have to work I'd have them tomorrow. I'd like three!

Quotes by Jennifer Ellison

I know it's a cliche, but I've been happy to go to work every day.

Quotes by Jennifer Finnigan

A good way to take a baby step into the world of animal rights is to make a list of small things you can do to help your issue and work your way up to the big things. Make a...

Quotes by Jenna Morasca

I learned to focus and work hard and not give up. I learned that every obstacle is really an opportunity.

Quotes by Jenna Ushkowitz

I had been wanting to work out with a trainer for a very long time. I always had a good cardio regimen, but I didn't know how to tone up or use weights properly - and I wasn't sure where...

Quotes by Jenna Ushkowitz

For many years, taking care of myself consisted of showering and showing up to work on time. Sleeping and eating were inconveniences at best.

Quotes by Jenna Wortham

I'd love to work across all three fields - theatre, film and TV.

Quotes by Jenna-Louise Coleman

I have so many friends who just have big dreams, and they work their butts off every day to try to make these things happen, and so long as we keep that mindset and remember others, I think we'll be...

Quotes by Jennette McCurdy

When I started getting so many haters and closed doors, I decided to prove that it could be done. I was a divorced single mother of three at the time and a size 12 - not your typical model artist...

Quotes by Jenni Rivera

I had no choice but to work hard. I was a straight-A student, went to college, and I loved business. I never thought I was going to be a singer myself.

Quotes by Jenni Rivera

You work hard and you have expectations. So I'm living my expectations right now.

Quotes by Jenni Rivera

I had no choice but to work hard. I was a straight-A student, went to college, and I loved business. I never thought I was going to be a singer myself. It came accidentally.

Quotes by Jenni Rivera

There is nothing better than to make it to the College World Series. All of the extra reps in the weight room, all of the early morning practices, and all the hard work spent the entire year makes it worth...

Quotes by Jennie Finch

I was an excellent student before I left school. But I graduated early so that I could work longer hours on '90210.'

Quotes by Jennie Garth

I've had some of the best craft services on independent movies, actually, because they get more creative, generally, with a smaller budget. The work is still the same. I didn't really notice the difference other than I was getting dressed...

Quotes by Jennifer Beals

I'm from the creative side of Hollywood. I'm up for anyone that wants to support my work. If you have eyeballs and give me a budget and are nice to me, I'm in.

Quotes by Jenji Kohan

I do want to be able to benefit from my work and make a good living, but I love it so much that I would do it for free.

Quotes by Jenn Proske

My goal is to be able to provide for myself and not have to worry about the daily expenses. I do want to be able to benefit from my work and make a good living, but I love it so...

Quotes by Jenn Proske

I didn't go to Latin America thinking, 'I'm gonna write a book. This is what I'm gonna do.' I went there to work for UNICEF and to learn.

Quotes by Jenna Bush

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.