Henry David Thoreau Quotes

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.

What material success does is provide you with the ability to concentrate on other things that really matter. And that is being able to make a difference, not only in your own life, but in other people's lives.

It's not all about money for me.

I want to make money, and I would like to have a lot of money, but I still believe that the only reason to write is that somehow it will make something or somebody better.

There are lots of things worth doing that are no way to make a living. They are agreeable ways to make a more agreeable life.

The only thing that's important is that every day I'm waking and doing something that I really love to do.

You may be basing a portion of your self-worth on your bank account without even realizing it. Try to pinpoint the activities and qualities that, free of charge, fulfill you.

Money is not everything. My ambition was football itself, not the money I'd make from it. If that brings me and my family a more comfortable lifestyle, then that's fine. But I don't spend my time between games and training sessions thinking about figures.

Awards can't be what's important in your life. Because that only affects you in a sense. Life is so much more than that: It's your family and your friends and that sort of thing.

Life is too short to be doing work that doesn't make you feel happy and fulfilled. I'd rather wait for the right project, as opposed to just taking whatever is handed to me.

I don't care if people know who I am or if I make a ton of money, I just love my work so much.

I believe people should live full lives and not settle for anything less.

I can't be bought with money. If someone calls me and asks me to work for them for three or four years, and they'll pay me well to build their vacation home, I ask myself why I should work three or four years on something like that.

Personally, I've never done things just for money.

But if you don't enjoy doing something, you'll be miserable no matter how much money you make.

The person lives twice who lives the first life well.

Never work just for money or for power. They won't save your soul or help you sleep at night

I'm okay with not having a super-secure lifestyle because if you're doing what you like, you don't need stuff to fill any empty holes.

My goals aren't really commercial success.

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

Anybody who seeks wealth as an end in itself is always going to be disappointed. What you really should be doing is seeking excellence in achievement.

I care most about how people live their lives, what choices they make, and how they get the best from themselves.

Money definitely does not equal success in recording.

I am interested in the idea that people should be able to define their own happiness.

I want to be able to enjoy my life to the fullest so I can add something to the lives of people around me.