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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 factories were heavily bombed, but practically the construction work had been redone very quickly.

Quotes by Gianni Agnelli

I want to be the joy to people through my work.

Quotes by Gianni Versace

To be one of the best to ever play the game? I think I have the ability to do that. But I've got to work hard. If I just keep talking and don't put some work in, it's not going...

Quotes by Giannis Antetokounmpo

I think it can be hard for any man to sometimes be upstaged by his wife. So when I'm home, I work very hard to be Todd's wife and Jade's mother. I have no problem going back to those traditional...

Quotes by Giada De Laurentiis

In garden arrangement, as in all other kinds of decorative work, one has not only to acquire a knowledge of what to do, but also to gain some wisdom in perceiving what it is well to let alone.

Quotes by Gertrude Jekyll

An audience is always warming but it must never be necessary to your work.

Quotes by Gertrude Stein

Persistence and resilience only come from having been given the chance to work though difficult problems.

Quotes by Gever Tulley

I believe you can make forces of good and evil work for you, to get what you want.

Quotes by GG Allin

I've always been very comfortable in a set environment. All the collaborating going on, seeing how actors work - it all excites me.

Quotes by Gia Coppola

Being a little naive can work to your advantage.

Quotes by Gia Coppola

I just like to leave it out there and feel like I put in a good day's work.

Quotes by Gerrit Cole

There's hard work to be done, which I'll do. I'll continue to do it.

Quotes by Gerrit Cole

I grew up in a big Irish, Catholic family. My dad was a pretty rough guy. So one of my brothers left home when he was 15 and found his way to the gym. It gave me the opportunity to...

Quotes by Gerry Cooney

You have a small period of time when you can perfect your career and become good at it. A lot of guys get distracted, which only hurts them. You must stay focused and work very hard at boxing.

Quotes by Gerry Cooney

People don't just come to work to make money; they need satisfaction.

Quotes by Gerry Harvey

Interestingly, a good undergraduate program does a lot of what an MBA does. I think a really good undergraduate program and some work experience is just about the equal of an MBA.

Quotes by Gerry Schwartz

Over the years, my work became both my vocation and avocation. Since I enjoyed it so much, I never felt a great need to go outside for relaxation. Nevertheless, I became an avid photographer and traveler. Possibly my love for...

Quotes by Gertrude B. Elion

I like the idea of bringing cartoon characters to life... and although the Americans have already attempted this, their culture is not sufficiently humane to make it work.

Quotes by Gerard Depardieu

My unrealized ambition is to tend my vines, produce wine, and work like an artisan. I dream of rediscovering the old traditions and customs of wine growing, not necessarily to deny the technology which we have today, but to harness...

Quotes by Gerard Depardieu

I want to have my career, not sit on the bench. I want to work hard, to push myself. I want to play.

Quotes by Gerard Deulofeu

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.