Tao Lin Quotes

It was painful, but I really wanted to get 'Hollow City' right, and I'm glad I put in the time because I'm really proud of it.

We put a lot of pride into our work, and to have it show on Sundays is a testament to all the work we've put in.

In order to be something, you must do something.

Satisfaction lies in the effort, not in the attainment, full effort is full victory.

I'm happy for the success that I've had, but I've worked so hard at it.

I'm chuffed to be getting gritty stuff.

When you've practiced hard and know you've really worked for it it's more enjoyable.

Everything I do has been a lifetime in the making.

I won an award when I was 15 and my mum and dad were very proud and so was I but for me, individual things like that aren't as significant as I have been part of so much and there were weeks and months of hard work building up to those pinnacle moments and they can be full of moments of pride.

When you put so much effort and hard work in a project, you wish to see the results.

I work really hard and I take great pride in what I do.

When I look back on my career, from the hard work I put in, I got everything I deserved.

I just like to leave it out there and feel like I put in a good day's work.

To put a lot of hard work and effort into a project or character and for it to be recognised, how can it not be nice?

Doing good stuff or stuff that you are proud of takes time and takes effort.

The man who has done his best has done everything.

The only place success comes before work is in the dictionary.

A thing well done is worth doing.

Just thinking of all the things I'd done getting there and everything I've sacrificed to do so. But what's happening now makes it worth it.

We do not celebrate people who have made success out of serious hard work.

He who labors diligently need never despair; for all things are accomplished by diligence and labor.

During the past 23 years, I have set a number of goals for myself and I'm proud to say that these goals have been achieved.

My dad has always been really helpful. He taught me that talent is a bonus, but persistence is what wins out.

I think it's nice to work and then have success.

Whenever you get to win, you feel the satisfaction of all of your hard work, all the sacrifices, all the blood, sweat and tears. It feels right and makes you realise that you are really doing the right thing.