"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
workView Quote
"Travel and society polish one, but a rolling stone gathers no moss, and a little moss is a good thing on a man.“
-John Burroughs
posted in society
Other Quotes
Discover more inspiring quotes from our collection
"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
workView Quote
"For anything worth having one must pay the price and the price is always work, patience, love, self-sacrifice - no paper currency, no promises to pay, but the gold of real service."
-John Burroughs
workView Quote
"The smallest deed is better than the greatest intention."
-John Burroughs
wisdomView Quote
"Some scenes you juggle two balls, some scenes you juggle three balls, some scenes you can juggle five balls. The key is always to speak in your own voice. Speak the truth. That's Acting 101. Then you start putting layers on top of that."
-John Burroughs
truthView Quote
"Travel and society polish one, but a rolling stone gathers no moss, and a little moss is a good thing on a man."
-John Burroughs
travelView Quote
Same Category
More quotes in this category
"The whole system of society tells you what to do."
-Barry White
societyView Quote
"I want a society that provides decent jobs for those who can work and decent security for those can't."
-Frances O'Grady
societyView Quote
"That a society controls, to a greater or lesser extent, the behavior of its members is a universal but the methods, the particulars of that control, vary from one culture to another."
-Kenneth L. Pike
societyView Quote
"Europeans say they are proud of their social fabric, of strong rights for workers and the weak in society."
-David Korten
societyView Quote
"RFK was a compelling figure because he was willing to challenge his audiences, and in turn connect with them in a unique way. Kennedy showed that our values define us and can inspire others to believe in the possibility of change and a better society."
-Frances O'Grady
societyView Quote
"I think human society for tens of thousands of years has sent young men out in small groups to do things that are necessary but very dangerous. And they've always gotten killed doing it. And they've always turned it into a matter of honor and a way of gaining acceptance back into society if they survived."
-Sebastian Junger
societyView Quote