John Burroughs Quotes About Work

Quotes about: Work

• 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.

  John Burroughs

  Work, Hands, Secret

• Few persons realize how much of their happiness is dependent upon their work, upon the fact that they are busy and not left to feed upon themselves. Blessed is the person who has some congenial work, some occupation in which to place one's heart, and which affords a complete outlet to all the forces that are in him or her.

  John Burroughs

  Work, Blessed, Heart

• There is a condition or circumstance that has a greater bearing upon the happiness of life than any other. What is it? Something to do; some congenial work. Take away the occupation of all people and what a wretched world it would be.

  John Burroughs

  Work, People, Would Be

• 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.

  John Burroughs

  Fun, Work, Blessed

  John Burroughs (1913). “The Writings of John Burroughs”

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