A collection of quotes about “work” recommended for anyone who has ever wondered, “What does work mean to me?”
We’ve gathered words from notable figures such as business leaders, artists, and entertainers.
Whether your motivation is low, you’re struggling with work, you’re chasing a dream, or you simply love your job, this collection of quotes will surely boost your drive.
After all, the words left behind by such people carry the weight of a life well lived.
Find the one line that truly resonates with your heart.
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[Work Quotes] For those struggling with work and those who love it too! Recommended for anyone thinking about work! A collection of famous quotes on “work” by notable figures (1–10)
Regardless of the circumstances, when a decision must be made, I believe the best course is to stand firmly by my convictions.NEW!Yoshihide Suga
Cabinet secretaries and prime ministers are sometimes called upon to make important decisions; these are the words of Yoshihide Suga that express the criteria for such judgments.
He emphasizes that the final decision is his own, and conveys the idea that one should make decisions in accordance with one’s convictions after gathering opinions.
It doesn’t mean deciding alone; rather, it suggests using whether something conflicts with one’s convictions as material for judgment.
You can also sense a resolve to always make decisions responsibly, regardless of the scale of the matter.
If you stay focused, you can overcome any obstacle.Warren Buffett
These are the words of Warren Buffett, an American investor who has built a record of steady results through long-term investing.
His success was not the product of split-second decisions, but of a sustained commitment to focus.
In studying as well, getting distracted by too much information scatters your results.
By identifying what needs to be done and concentrating on the task at hand, you can overcome difficult obstacles little by little.
Patiently sustained focus leads to significant outcomes.
It’s a famous quote that quietly teaches the importance of the quality of effort.
Business is about giving people a sense of wonder.Konosuke Matsushita

The entrepreneur who founded what is now Panasonic was a self-made man.
Given his unfortunate upbringing, he must have endured many hardships, yet he declared that the essence of business is to inspire emotion.
Because he understood the buyer’s circumstances so well, he was able to deliver that sense of wonder.
Nothing is more troublesome than planners who don’t know the realities of the field.Kenji Chiyo

These are the words of Kenji Chiyo, who joined Sumitomo Life Insurance after graduating from Kyoto University and rose through the ranks to become president.
He reportedly meant that for those involved in planning, it’s essential not only to look at statistics and data but also to grasp, on a visceral level, why things are the way they are.
That’s certainly true, isn’t it?
Stay hungry, stay foolish.Steve Jobs

These are the words quoted in the legendary speech Jobs gave when he was invited to the university he had dropped out of.
The original phrase is “Stay hungry, stay foolish.” In the subtitles, foolish is rendered as ‘baka’ (idiot), but that could be a bit misleading, so here I’ve used ‘foolish’ in the sense of ‘oruoka’ (being willing to be “foolish”).
It’s a suggestion to keep a hunger that is always seeking something, and the kind of ‘foolishness’ that makes you charge toward what you believe is right.
It’s important to honestly admit your own ignorance. If you do, someone will surely appear who will teach you enthusiastically.Walt Disney

These are the words of Walt Disney, well known as the creator of Mickey Mouse.
The older we get, the richer our experiences become, and the harder it becomes to admit our own ignorance.
Even then, it’s important to maintain a humble attitude toward learning.
Luck happens when opportunity meets preparation.Thomas Alva Edison

The king of invention left many sayings, but many of them make you feel they’re feats only a genius could pull off.
This one, however, seems acceptable even to the ordinary person.
Missing opportunities despite being prepared, or wishing only for opportunities without preparing—neither is good, is it?


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