When work is a pleasure, life is a joy! When work is a duty, life is slavery.
Attribution disputed; shown as originally published.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- When work feels enjoyable, life feels uplifting; when work feels compulsory, life feels oppressive.
- In plain terms
- Joyful work makes life good, forced work makes life bad.
- What can you take from it?
- Seek purpose and enjoyment in what you do.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How can I make my duties feel more meaningful?
- What aspects of my work bring me pleasure?
Another view
Even necessary duties can be done with dignity, not always joy.
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