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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.

When I write, I work off of a theme, an emotion, a narrative - thinking of it and then expounding on it.

Quotes by Chance The Rapper

There were so many occasions when I wasn't around for my kids or my husband. But we learnt to work around it.

Quotes by Chanda Kochhar

I thought work and family complete life. Aarti's enthusiasm and energy levels made me realise that life can be even more wholesome and fuller.

Quotes by Chanda Kochhar

I believe in fate, but I also believe that hard work and diligence plays a very important role in our lives.

Quotes by Chanda Kochhar

I take all the stress on myself so everyone else can work without stress.

Quotes by Chanda Kochhar

I had to work just as hard as my male colleagues.

Quotes by Chanda Kochhar

It's really cool to have people that really like my work as an actor and really like my work as a musician.

Quotes by Chandler Riggs

I was a big fan of Kurt Angle when I was growing up. Actually, his book is a big part of the reason that I work out so hard.

Quotes by Cesaro

I still believe in old school values, I still believe in hard work, I still believe in wrestling, and people have showed that's what they want to see.

Quotes by Cesaro

Hard work doesn't guarantee success, but it does enhance its chances.

Quotes by Cesaro

You know, in the old days, you might be able to slowly sort of build an audience for your work by publishing two, three novels before you hit it big. You know, now, there's much more of an emphasis in...

Quotes by Chad Harbach

I think a lot of people may have a unique insight or some idea that they feel could be a great solution for a particular problem, but for some reason never have a chance to try or never have the...

Quotes by Chad Hurley

I was one of those kids who took apart their toys to see how they work, just to see what they were made up of.

Quotes by Chad Hurley

I want to be remembered as the greatest quarterback who ever played. You have to go out and prove it first, and then you have to go out and work hard.

Quotes by Chad Kelly

I have to just come to work every single day. That's not just on the field but off the field, because you have little kids looking up to you; your face is the face of this franchise and this university....

Quotes by Chad Kelly

You just have to keep coming to work in order to be the best.

Quotes by Chad Kelly

I feel like I have been able to rewrite my story to some extent. But I feel like there is a lot of work to be done.

Quotes by Chad Kelly

My parents work long, long shifts during the week and even on the weekend.

Quotes by Chad Kelly

I'm a fan of James Frain's work, especially in 'True Blood.' He was so awesome in that show.

Quotes by Chad Lindberg

I love Jeff Bridges. You can never go wrong with that guy. I hope to work with him one day.

Quotes by Chad Lindberg

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.