Work - Quotes

If the individual is narrowly concentrated on the goal, to the exclusion of other relevant aspects of the problem situation, he is often unable to achieve a solution. The creative thinker must stand sufficiently detached from his work. - Mary Henle

If work were so pleasant, the rich would keep it for themselves. - Mark Twain

If you care about what you do and work hard at it, there isn't anything you can't do if you want to. - Jim Henson

If you don't find a way to do something as work that is fulfilling and enjoyable, then your life is going to be really sad. - Rudolph Fiuliani

If you love your work, if you enjoy it, you're already a success. - Jack Canfield

If people knew how hard I worked to get my mastery, it wouldn’t seem so wonderful after all. - Michelangelo

In a chronically leaking boat, energy devoted to changing vessels is more productive than energy devoted to patching leaks. - Warren Buffett

It is not enough to be industrious; so are the ants. What are you industrious about? - Henry David Thoreau

It is not work that kills; but no work and overwork. - Aldo Manuzio

It is useless work that darkens the heart. - Ursula K. Le Guin

It isn't the hours you put in your work that count, it's the work you put in the hours. - Evan Esar

Laziness may appear attractive, but work gives satisfaction. - Anne Frank

Many hands make light work. - John Heywood

Measure not the work until the day's out and the labour done. - Elizabeth Barrett Browning