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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've had job stability for years at a time. You really develop great relationships with the people you work with.

Quotes by Coby Bell

There is no time for cut-and-dried monotony. There is time for work. And time for love. That leaves no other time!

Quotes by Coco Chanel

Gentleness doesn't get work done unless you happen to be a hen laying eggs.

Quotes by Coco Chanel

When I work, I work. I don't think about anything else. I just wanna get the work done. And I'm a perfectionist.

Quotes by Coco Lee

My mom was very strict when I was growing up. I could not talk to boys until I was 18. I had to study and work hard.

Quotes by Coco Lee

I wouldn't be where I am right now, and have the right work ethic and discipline, if it weren't for all the indie films I did. We weren't pampered and were pretty much on our own.

Quotes by Coco Martin

I lead a boring life because I do nothing but work.

Quotes by Coco Martin

It's hard to mix work and love.

Quotes by Coco Martin

I won't work with Terry Richardson again.

Quotes by Coco Rocha

At the beginning of my career, I was nervous to talk. I was just a very young girl. You don't want to upset anyone or frustrate anyone - you just want to work.

Quotes by Coco Rocha

Having worked with many of the world's top modeling agencies for the last decade, I've seen what works and doesn't work in managing a model's career.

Quotes by Coco Rocha

I think balancing work and family takes constant adjustment. Its not something you can say you've accomplished and move on.

Quotes by Coco Rocha

It's so crazy to work with Ryan Murphy and then work in the David Fincher world with Robin Wright.

Quotes by Cody Fern

I think nerves are part and parcel of working as an actor. You can either work against them or you can embrace them, and I very much embrace them.

Quotes by Cody Fern

I believe in hard work, but I believe in vindication as well. You have a few nightmares, I imagine, before you reach your dream.

Quotes by Cody Rhodes

It's damn exciting that without the biggest wrestling company in the world, I'm able to build a brand and be successful. It's hard to stay on top of it. I had to hire a staff. It sounds so silly. I...

Quotes by Cody Rhodes

To have all my hard work pay off is amazing.

Quotes by Cody Simpson

I hope that my journey inspires kids from all around the world to pursue their passions and work hard for their dreams.

Quotes by Cody Simpson

All you can do is put in work. That's what you can control, the effort that you put in, and that's what I'm doing.

Quotes by Clint Dempsey

My parents worked very hard for everything that they got. Their parents worked hard. It's just something that is passed down to you, and whatever you want to accomplish, you have to work hard to get it, and that's always...

Quotes by Clint Dempsey

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.