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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.

Being called a 'music legend' is a very funny thing. It's nice to know that my work has been appreciated and that people have given me that status. On a personal level, however, I can't think about it too much....

Quotes by Chris Squire

I couldn't get session work because most musicians hated my style.

Quotes by Chris Squire

I like working with modern sounds in the studio as much as I'm happy to work with a basic rock n' roll format.

Quotes by Chris Squire

I would work with Trevor Horn any day of the week. I have a great relationship with him.

Quotes by Chris Squire

I think the path is different for everybody. Go after the doors that are open to you. That has always been my motto getting into the music business. Do the things that seem to be good opportunities and work hard...

Quotes by Chris Stapleton

I went to college a little bit, and that didn't work out, and I didn't finish. So, I would play in bars until I ran out of money, and then I'd get a real job.

Quotes by Chris Stapleton

It was a pleasure to work with Destiny's Child in the beginning of their career. Working in the studio with Beyonce was a lot of fun. She's an extremely hard worker, perfectionist, and a talented writer.

Quotes by Chris Stokes

James Gunn runs his set like a 12-year-old's birthday party. Every day, he is so excited to come to work.

Quotes by Chris Sullivan

The old university attitude of 'publish or perish' has changed. Students and academics are realising that institutions such as Imperial College are also wealth-generators. It is very satisfying to be in a university where you have the freedom to innovate...

Quotes by Chris Toumazou

Making people laugh is giving, and it's healing, too, when people can go up to the movies and forget about their problems. It's a good thing. That's why I want to work.

Quotes by Chris Tucker

I think my life is a movie and your life reflects your work.

Quotes by Chris Tucker

I think all the knowledge and all the travels that I've done, I'm going to do a lot of great work in the future.

Quotes by Chris Tucker

Day-to-day life is a lot of work. I work a lot on stand-up stuff, and then day-to-day life and, you know, just living. It's always different. Try to work out, try to stay in shape, and try to have some...

Quotes by Chris Tucker

If I'm not working on something, I'm eager to work on something because it's so gratifying.

Quotes by Chris Van Allsburg

Well, there are better cartoonists now than there ever have been. I firmly believe that. There's some amazing work being done.

Quotes by Chris Ware

If you're going to preach dedication, work ethic, teamwork, unselfishness, and being part of a team to accomplish a common goal, you have to live it - you can't just talk about it.

Quotes by Chris Mullin

The people I've been around who've been successful - be it players, executives, coaches - there's no substitute for a hard day's work.

Quotes by Chris Mullin

If you're an actor in your heart, no matter how much money they shove at you, it doesn't matter if the work doesn't provide that creative spark. You want out.

Quotes by Chris Noth

At this point in my life, I like the security of a job, while still having time for my young son and to pursue other creative work.

Quotes by Chris Noth

I was listening to a lot of hip hop, music like Public Enemy that was about raising consciousness, and I realised I could feed that directly into my work, using images in a way that was a bit like sampling...

Quotes by Chris Ofili

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.