Quotes about Work

The highest good of man is consciously to work with God for the common good, and this is the sense in which the Stoic tried to live in accord with nature. In the individual it is virtue alone which enables him to do this; as Providence rules the universe, so virtue in the soul must rule

People who love what they do wear themselves down doing it, they even forget to wash or eat.

The highest good of man is consciously to work with God for the common good, and this is the sense in which the Stoic tried to live in accord with nature.

Get your priorities straight. No one ever said on his death bed, 'Gee, if I'd only spent more time at the office.'

Pears like I prayed all the time, 'bout my work, everywhere, I prayed an' groaned to the Lord.

A man who does nothing never has time to do anything

There are orphans who can be cared for; but this some will not venture to undertake; for it brings them more work than they care to do, leaving them but little time for their own pleasure.

Nobody works better under pressure. They just work faster.

Old Time, that greatest and longest established spinner of all!... his factory is a secret place, his work is noiseless, and his Hands are mutes.

You must work and do good, not be lazy and gamble, if you wish to earn happiness. Laziness may appear attractive, but work gives satisfaction.

Work, love, courage and hope, Make me good and help me cope!

We have many reasons to hope for great happiness, but … we have to earn it. And that's something you can't achieve by taking the easy way out. Earning happiness means doing good and working, not speculating and being lazy. Laziness may look inviting, but only work gives you true satisfaction.