Patti Smith Quotes

I love to work with people and do what I love.

Pleasure in the job puts perfection in the work.

Success is a nice by-product but what I really want is work.

I choose work with the people I like to work with.

People rarely succeed unless they have fun in what they are doing.

I think it's nice to work and then have success.

Do not hire a man who does your work for money, but him who does it for love of it.

When you put a lot of hard work into one goal and you achieve it, that's a really good feeling.

Work is the most nourishing thing so far in my life.

I seem to be able to get along with anybody when I work because I really enjoy being there.

I have been working a lot, and I like it. And you know, it's hard for me not to. I guess I've been working a lot because I get to play with brilliant people.

I have discovered the secret of happiness - it is work, either with the hands or the head. The moment I have something to do, the draughts are open and my chimney draws, and I am happy.

Good leaders need to be able to connect to all of those around them. This is especially true at Whole Foods, where we have a very team-oriented culture.

You want to do good things, and once you've done a couple of good things in a row, you think 'Well gee, let's not mess this up.' But I am lucky at this point that I have something I really love to do, and it completely holds my attention. I never feel frustrated by it.

How do you make people do the best work? You make them feel comfortable, so you can feel comfortable - and then you can have a really good ballgame!

I beg. I call. I badger. I cajole. Part of the secret is everyone has fun and that's really motivating.

All I know is that my best work has come out of being committed and happy.

In coaching, you don't ever really have that joyful fun, but there's no question that it's enjoyable.

To find joy in work is to discover the fountain of youth.

Without the element of enjoyment, it is not worth trying to excel at anything.

When men are employed, they are best contented.

It is incredible to come to work every day surrounded by individuals whose insights and efforts place us at the forefront of finance.

Fall in love with the work you do - that is the best way to make everything last.

I have worked with many, many talented and dedicated people.

One of my strengths is connecting with the players.