John Burroughs Quotes

In the end, I need to be fulfilled in my work - that's more important than the money.

In an ideal world, nobody's work would be just about the money. People could pursue excellence in what they do, take pride in achievement, and derive meaning from knowing that their work improved the lives of others.

In societies where one sees a higher prevalence of 'modern values' - individualism, vitalism and self-expression - there's also higher reported job satisfaction.

I do work that I feel I have something to contribute to.

I just want to do stuff that gives me work satisfaction.

Like what you do, if you don't like it, do something else.

I love what I do. If I had my time over again, I'd probably do it for nothing.

I think there's a lot to be said about just enjoying your work. It can be very contrived when people say their work is for the good of mankind.

I think it's fun to have work that you can relate to, that you can feel like is meaningful.

I want to do work that means something to me so that when I go to work at the theater eight times a week, I want to be there.

After all, a job isn't worth doing unless you enjoy it.

I'm saved every day by the intrinsic value of the work I do, which I truly enjoy.

I have to work, for my soul.

I like working. That's when I'm feeling my best. And the people around me know that. My wife knows that.

I like to work. The self-esteem and satisfaction that I get from working makes me a better person, which makes me a better mom. I feel lucky because I have the luxury of working only one or two days a week.

I love my career right now, and I won't be with anybody until they make my life as satisfying and as happy as my work makes me.

There's not anyone in particular I'd like to work with. I just want to continue doing work that I have a passion for.

What I know is, is that if you do work that you love, and the work fulfills you, the rest will come.

I don't want to work to make money. I want to work to work.

My career had zero to do with whether or not my husband also worked. It had everything to do with personal identity, personal goals, and making the most of my life.

My work is my ultimate source of happiness.

Putting lifestyle first is how you find a job - not a calling.

I love waking up in my home and being with my children and my husband. And I get an enormous amount of satisfaction out of my work. I really love working. I said it: I love working. It really grounds me, and I like helping people.

For me, work is so satisfying and it's giving me so much, it's nurturing me so much, that I think it sort of makes up for the sleep depravation.

I need the reality of other people, work, to fulfill myself. Must never become a mere mother and housewife.