Jay Parini Quotes

I like to work. I believe that work helps us find our self worth.

Jobs give people a sense of independence, security and self-confidence.

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.

Work is like the rest of life. The best parts are free.

I would pay to do what I do if I had to.

I'm very passionate about the use of sports in young people's lives to build self-esteem and self-discipline and self-confidence. It's been a big thing for me.

A good job is more than just a paycheck. A good job fosters independence and discipline, and contributes to the health of the community. A good job is a means to provide for the health and welfare of your family, to own a home, and save for retirement.

I like being in the workforce; it keeps me grounded.

I don't really have a career plan. There's no joy for me to just be a personality in my work, and I feel that that's so much of what's out there.

Without work, all life goes rotten. But when work is soulless, life stifles and dies.

I know I'll always work. In what form, it really doesn't matter.

Do we talk about the dignity of work? Do we give our students any reason for believing it is worthwhile to sacrifice for their work because such sacrifices improve the psychological and mental health of the person who makes them?

It's not about my career now. It's just about finding great work and having a good time.

Your life is not defined by the one place where you work.

Evidence suggests jobs are crucial not only to economic well-being but also to self-esteem.

People are still willing to do an honest day's work. The trouble is they want a week's pay for it.

I've never been in this business for the recognition or the awards. I just want to do good work, grab a decent paycheck, and move onto the next job.

I fantasize about having a manual job where I can come home at night, read a book and not feel responsible for what will happen the next day.

I have long recognized a link between fitness and mental health and I think we need to encourage young people to take part in sports and team activities because we know it has such positive results.

We want work and we want honest jobs. Our minds and our hands will be our keep!

Some jobs you do, they're just jobs. Others are life experiences.

I would work every day if I could.

There are the jobs you get that do something for your confidence, like, 'I can do this with my life' kind of thing. And then, there are the jobs that maybe bring a certain level of awareness about you as an actor, where other people feel like they can hire you.

I am Brazilian, and I can't offer my best performance if I'm not happy in every aspect of life.

I'd rather work than not work.