Work Quotes

Life is often compared to a marathon, but I think it is more like being a sprinter; long stretches of hard work punctuated by brief moments in which we are given the opportunity to perform at our best.

Self-government won't work without self-discipline.

Being forced to work, and forced to do your best, will breed in you temperance and self-control, diligence and strength of will, cheerfulness and content, and a hundred virtues which the idle will never know.

Nature is my manifestation of God. I go to nature every day for inspiration in the day's work. I follow in building the principles which nature has used in its domain.

The entrepreneurial life is one of challenge, work, dedication, perseverance, exhilaration, agony, accomplishment, failure, sacrifice, control, powerlessness... but ultimately, extraordinary satisfaction.

New knowledge is the most valuable commodity on earth. The more truth we have to work with, the richer we become.

True leadership lies in guiding others to success. In ensuring that everyone is performing at their best, doing the work they are pledged to do and doing it well.

If you always think about your dreams or goals, work steadfastly towards them and continue to challenge yourself, you will definitely be able to realise those dreams or goals.

We all have a responsibility to try and make this world better, whether it's through our work, the causes we champion, the way that we treat people, or the values we impart to the next generation.

Great work is done by people who are not afraid to be great.

A perfect handbag is both functional and stylish. Of course you want to look cool, but you also want a bag that is going to work with you, not against you.

You can control two things: your work ethic and your attitude about anything.

We all live in the same house, we all must be part of the effort to hold down our little house. When you see something that is not right, not fair, not just... do something about it. Say something. Have the courage. Have the backbone. Get in the way. Walk with the wind. It's all going to work out.

When work is a pleasure, life is a joy! When work is a duty, life is slavery.

It is teamwork that makes the dream work.

I don't have any magical ability. I look at a problem, play with it, work out a strategy.

My dad said to me, 'Work hard and be patient.' It was the best advice he ever gave me. You have to put the hours in.

As long as I have health and strength, I will gladly work all my days.

Across professions, consistency is a direct product of work ethic.

An artist never really finishes his work, he merely abandons it.