The ugliest of trades have their moments of pleasure. Now, if I were a grave-digger, or even a hangman, there are some people I could work for with a great deal of enjoyment.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Even the most unpleasant jobs have moments of satisfaction, especially when serving those you dislike.
- In plain terms
- Bad jobs can feel good if you are doing them to people you don't like.
- What can you take from it?
- Finding purpose in work often depends on who benefits.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- When do you find joy in duty?
- What motivates your work?
Another view
It treats unethical enjoyment as funny rather than problematic.
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