Edmund Phelps 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.

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

People think that at the end of the day a man is the only answer. Actually, a fulfilling job is better for me.

I spent a lot of time doing things other people wanted me to do, so I'm doing what I want to do now.

It shouldn't just be about money. It should be about loving what you do.

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.

If I didn't want to work for a couple of years, I wouldn't have to-it's a great feeling, to know I'm doing it because I want to do it.

My mother was a stay-at-home mom until I was about 11, when she got a job - and it was like a light came on inside her. It's not wrong to be passionate about your career. When you love what you do, you bring that stimulation back to your family.

Blessed is the man who has some congenial work, some occupation in which he can put his heart, and which affords a complete outlet to all the forces there are in him.

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.

It doesn't really mean a great deal of difference to a life. You live as you wish to do and if a job is oppressing, you leave it. I've done it on several occasions.

For me, embracing my own power is about embracing my right to be an individual.

There is no formula that I'm aware of for being a successful or fulfilled woman today.

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

'DWTS' really made me feel confident, and has given me a lot of just self-worth within myself and realizing that I don't need a man to be successful and that I could do a lot on my own, and have my own voice and have my own opinion.

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

We have to bring back the individual. Management has smothered the individual.

I used to think I needed a man to define myself. Not any more.

I'd like to thank my parents for always stressing, be an individual.

I think that's important for all ages, to not be afraid of being an individual. I grew up on my own, as an only child, so early on I think I was quite capable of making decisions by myself and being an individual.

Haitians do not need development programs imposed on them by expatriates. Instead, they need help in developing as self-assured persons.

To know oneself, one should assert oneself.

It is undeniable that a woman's ability to stretch and pursue her total competence outside the home and get paid what she's worth for it makes for happier and more fulfilled women.

Why isn't it natural for people who have lived and worked at something to want to use the knowledge and capacity in a new way, free from the burden of making a living?

I only want to do what I really want to do; otherwise, I'm content to sit here and play my guitar all day.