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Nothing is really work unless you would rather be doing something else
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"Nothing is really work unless you would rather be doing something else"

- James M. Barrie

About this Quote

This quote by James M. Barrie speaks with the idea that if you are not taking pleasure in the job at hand, it is not actually work. It indicates that if you are not passionate about the job, it is unworthy doing. This quote motivates us to find something that we are passionate about and pursue it. It recommends that if we are not passionate about something, it is unworthy our time and energy. This quote motivates us to discover something that we are enthusiastic about and pursue it with interest. It also suggests that if we are not passionate about something, it is unworthy our energy and time. This quote encourages us to discover something that we are passionate about and pursue it with enthusiasm. It likewise recommends that if we are not passionate about something, it is not worth our energy and time. Eventually, this quote motivates us to find something that we are enthusiastic about and pursue it with interest, as this is the only way to genuinely enjoy our work.

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United Kingdom Flag This quote is written / told by James M. Barrie between May 9, 1860 and June 19, 1937. He was a famous Playwright from United Kingdom. The author also have 32 other quotes.

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