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“If you love this country as much as I love this country, and you're willing to die for this country, like I was willing to die for this country, we can find a way to work with each other. But I will tell you that it's not always that easy. I don't think Donald Trump, for example, loved this country. And that made it hard to work with him”
Tammy Duckworth (born 1968) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“Cultural work naturally must serve the cause of the People’s Democratic revolution and only then will it benefit the masses. It is most important in cultural work not to ignore the national traditions in form and to maintain its class character in content.”
Kyūichi Tokuda (1894–1953) said by 1953 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“Throw yourself into each moment as if it were the only one that really existed. Work and work hard.”
Jacques Lusseyran (1924–1971) said by 1971 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“The new man is a person of the future. The idea of the new man (and new woman) is the realization that human beings have no limit for development. They have great capacity. They can be unselfish, and without envidia. They can all work together for the common good. They can be freed from the pressure of getting money, and become real humans instead of work-machines. (1969, about Cuba)”
Enriqueta Vasquez (born 1930) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“I suppose writing is revising and editing and hoping you know just when to stop. It's always serious work for me, it just happens to be work whose reward is worth staying with the trouble for.”
Tjawangwa Dema (born 1981) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“I have learnt this early on in college, to stay committed to my work because I know for sure at the end of the day I will be reaping the rewards of the work I put in. By Lesego Otlhabanye retrieved ( 9 July 2022)”
Khumo Kgwaadira (born 1990) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“There's a big difference between wanting to work and having to work. And I had to learn that the hard way. Now money is very important to me, because I ain't got it.”
James Caan (1940–2022) said by 2022 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“I was trained from the Plastic Arts, so in my work the form always plays an important role, accompanying the message with the subtlety, elegance or strength that the subject requires. In this regard, and aware that a cartoon is good when it has a good balance of content and form, after long years of work when it frequently achieves this, one can speak of evolution.”
Ángel Boligán (born 1965) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“The initial influences on my work are in the work that was developed in Cuba in the humor magazine Dedeté [DDT], which avoids “pamphletizing” [crude propagandizing] and looks for new forms of communication … for non-traditional esthetic solutions. That’s where my style starts out.”
ARES (artist) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“The work of decolonizing the future is the work of decolonizing our imaginations. We have to tell stories in which the protagonists are those whose stories are least often told, recentering our attention away from the elite, the celebrities, the influencers.”
Adrienne Maree Brown (born 1978) first seen 2023 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Forward to Afterglow: Climate Fiction for Future Ancestors (2023)
“A lot of work is being done by feminist because we have to think about breaking the glass ceilings and think about if the systems we have been living under will work for us what is different what to do.”
Abena Busia (born 1953) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“Let us not take the attitude that because of our politics we must remain pure and not mix with the Jewish rabble-the mainstream. Let us be as willing to meet with Jews in small community centers in our neighborhoods as we are to meet with Palestinians. The work to be done at these centers and synagogues is as critical as the work needed to resolve the Palestinian/Israeli conflict.”
Irena Klepfisz (born 1941) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“I think the thing is that being a secular Jew in a committed, conscious way, not just by default or by absence, but rather with content, is hard work. I mean, you have to work on it. It’s not like you have a synagogue to walk into. You know, it’s not like there’s an institution that you can walk in.”
Irena Klepfisz (born 1941) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“Cultural work, the work of infusing people's imaginations with possibility, with the belief in a bigger future, is the essential fuel of revolutionary fire.”
Aurora Levins Morales (born 1954) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“There are many factories and trades where women stand all day where there are even no chairs, though those are called for by the law. There are many kinds of work at which girls could sit instead of stand if the pressure of work were not so intense, if they were not speeded up to the highest point of endurance.”
Rose Schneiderman (1882–1972) said by 1972 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“The shops. Well, there is just one row of machines that the daylight ever gets to-that is the front row, nearest the window. The girls at all the other rows of machines back in the shops have to work by gaslight, by day as well as by night. Oh, yes, the shops keep the work going at night, too.”
Clara Lemlich (1886–1982) said by 1982 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“We have to take that "just" out of "just a housewife." We have to show our pride in having the home and family our life's work. Downgrading this work has been part of the pattern in our society that has undervalued women's talents in all areas.”
Betty Ford (1918–2011) said by 2011 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“Is there anything else?” “Only that you have expressed dissatisfaction at not yet obtaining a supervisory position, and that your associates find you difficult and demanding to work with.” “That’s because I am difficult and demanding to work with,” he said, not without a trace of pride. “As for my associates, they’re a bunch of maladroits and incompetents.”
Mike Resnick (1942–2020) said by 2020 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“Across the continent many activists are doing incredible work, and there were many before us and the climate strikes in 2018. When the focus is just on one person it erases other experiences and stories. The solution is not to put faces on the climate movement, it has millions of people who are doing incredible work and organizing in their communities.”
Vanessa Nakate (born 1996) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“I think that for me the problem in Parliament is 270 people. In two and a half to three hours in an afternoon, three afternoons a week somebody’s not going to be heard because it’s just physically not possible. And there’s so much work if you look at an order paper. I think that one day you should do (Twitter) spaces on how Parliament actually works? How does the business of Parliament work”
Nicola Watson (born 1955) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“If u no dey post my picture now wey I dey alive, wey I dey hustle, wey I dey struggle, wey I dey pray everyday make God bless my work, you dey see me pass you dey show me hate, but I die, you post my picture, I go wake up pursue you. No post my picture. If u dey show me hate now, you no dey help me in any way, you no dey post my work, anything, no post my picture when I die.”
Shan George (born 1970) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“I have learnt to be patient. A patient person would never go wrong. Don’t rush things; rather, let them come to you. I’m not saying one shouldn’t work towards his or her goals, but don’t give up easily because you haven’t got the desired results. You can achieve anything and get anywhere if you believe, pray, work hard and are patient.”
Adebimpe Oyebade (born 1997) first seen 2019 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Actresses who bleach have nothing to offer-Adebimpe OyebadePunch (12 May,2019)
“It hasn’t been easy like most people think, but like in all walks of life, our industry has its own pros and cons. I’m not complaining though, because every stress and hard work has its own advantage. Success comes only through hard work and perseverance.”
Adebimpe Oyebade (born 1997) first seen 2018 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: [Https://www.sunnewsonline.com/ive-never-been-sxually-harassed-oyebade-adebimpe/?amp "Bimpe Spoke about Success]Sunnews (September 2018)
“It's all about the hard work, knowing your strengths and weaknesses. You work on what you know you can do best. I have speed.”
Caster Semenya (born 1991) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“I work hard. But a lot of people work hard and they don't have anything. I was very fortunate.”
Celine Dion (born 1968) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“And they asked if I would be willing to work on that, but it was much too big a job for me to do by myself. And the other women I had worked with had young children, including Elaine, Barbara Wade, Anne Kirby (ph). I mean, there were a number of them and I said we can work on this”
Elsie Shutt (born 1928) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“We have to work together as Rwandans and think about how to develop our country without waiting for support from donors. This will only be achieved if we work together as a team”
Rose Mukantabana (born 1961) first seen 2026 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: https://www.newtimes.co.rw/article/35715/National/speaker-urges-residents-to-work-as-a-team ( The New Times , September 19, 2026)
“Women should know that they are more powerful than they think. Even though it is difficult to maintain a healthy work-life balance, it is possible and women need to find a conducive work environment that effectively supports them.”
Lola Masha first seen 2016 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: A Quote from an interview granted The Nations Newspaper on advice for women. (July 2016)
“There are a lot of incredible artists doing amazing work. Unfortunately, there aren’t many spaces for them to showcase the incredible work they do.I wanted to create something that would illuminate the works of these individuals and their creative process. So as a lover of all things art and culture, I thought it was time to have a go at a video interview series and thus Culture Diaries was born.”
Wana Udobang (born 1969) first seen 2017 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Wana talk about creation of culture diaries in 2017.
“My work is also very minimalist aesthetically, which is an extension of me. I think as an individual I am constantly living and dealing with a myriad of complexities, so I crave and need simplicity to function and I think those same principles drive my work.”
Wana Udobang (born 1969) first seen 2017 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Wana talk about work in 2017.
“So it’s not motivation to continue, but reward for work already completed. That’s the most important thing to keep in mind, that the work comes first.”
Lesley Nneka Arimah (born 1983) first seen 2019 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Her definition of prizes (16 July 2019)
“The thing is that any work of art that has something in it will always challenge people: Some, in one respect; the others, in another respect. But you will find out that people keep on going back to that work because there is always something challenging in it.”
Catherine Obianuju Acholonu (1951–2014) first seen 2014 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Acholonu talk about work of art in 2014.
“I was motivated to work hard because of the situation back home. I wanted to change the lives of my family members as well as mine, and the only way to achieve that was through hard work and determination.”
Solange Tetero wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“The Government and its partners work together for the development of villages in remote areas and build communities free of poverty and food insecurity. One such good partners is Spark Microgrants whose work enables different communities to design and implement their social impact projects.”
Assumpta Ingabire first seen 2022 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: https://www.ktpress.rw/2022/02/local-govt-commends-spark-microgrants-support-in-developing-rural-communities/ ( KT Press ,February 18, 2022 )
“I see producers as the people who fit all the pieces together. I always felt that if I relied on other people to get me work, then I’d be out of work rather quickly, because, like you said, people only see you in these archetypal roles. By producing, I get to hold the reins a bit tighter while providing opportunities for other marginalized storytellers.”
Octavia Spencer (born 1970) first seen 2020 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Octavia in a conversation with Riz Ahmed in 2020.
“Just believe in yourself and with hard work, you will get there. God is always faithful. I killed my emotions and I said to myself ‘Rachael, your kids must go to the best schools.’ It was just work and my children”
Rachel Oniga (1957–2021) first seen 2014 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: https://dailypost.ng/2014/04/27/strange-woman-hijacked-husband-rachel-oniga/?amp=1
“Do we have politics in Nigeria? Politics everywhere is based on party politics. I work with ideologists but we don’t have political ideologists in Nigeria. Those who find their way into power don’t have what it takes to run the country. I work with the greatest good for the greatest number but I don’t see that here.”
Taiwo Ajai-Lycett (born 1941) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“In this regard, Rwanda has put in place a robust policy, legal and institutional framework. The right of everyone to a world of work free from violence and harassment must be respected, protected and fulfilled. We will continue to work closely with employees and workers as well as our various stakeholders to achieve this .”
Jeannette Bayisenge (born 1977) first seen 2023 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: https://www.newtimes.co.rw/article/12049/news/rwanda/rwanda-ratifies-ilo-convention-on-ending-violence-harassment ( The New Times , November 02, 2023 )
“I actually thought it would end my career for good and I’d never work again. There haven’t really been whistle-blowers before that who continued to work. If you look at people who brought these accusations forward, they were not believed and they were shunned.”
Mira Sorvino (born 1967) first seen 2020 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Mira speak on allegations against Weinstein in 2020.
“Toxicologists are not supposed to come into work when the damage has been done to the environment, rather they should be actively involved to work alongside the oil explorers so that all chemical wastes would be handled appropriately.”
Roseline Konya first seen 2015 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: The need for toxicologist to get something done about the environment earlier before it gets worse (April 2015)
“I think you learn something from everybody that you work with if you allow yourself to do that. What you might learn is to just be freer or braver. That's part of what you take away from an experience like that, and you grow. You might be a little less afraid the next time you work with somebody whose mind works like that.”
Mary Steenburgen (born 1953) first seen 2020 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Mary speak on working with others in comedies in 2020.
“In recent years I am trying to be more conscientious about work/life balance. It’s a work-in-progress.”
Laura Kabasomi Kakoma (born 1979) first seen 2013 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Know yourself, listen to your heart, and take risks – singer Laura Kabasomi Kakoma The NewTimes, September 11, 2013
“In the movie industry, if we don’t work, we wouldn’t eat. You can imagine what happens when we don’t work”
Fausat Balogun (born 1959) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“I had 12 years to make up for. I'm a very practical person. I had to support myself, I had to support my daughter, and I had to work. And if the way that I could work was to have the years taken off my age at that time, I was desperate to do it. I had to be able to go from one job to another and be pretty. And I achieved that for a good long time. I made up those 12 years.”
Lee Grant (born 1925) first seen 2014 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Lee speak on ordeals she faced during the blacklist in 2014.
“It's unfortunate that the "hustle hard" thing can be toxic, too, to our lives. It's OK to grind, but don't grind your wheels off, pooh. Work hard, but work smart. Be able to leave a space for you to still enjoy it to where you're not looking at the end and resenting something you care about.”
Keke Palmer (born 1993) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“My work will never be done, Even when I die, there must be others to continue this work.”
Godeliève Mukasarasi (born 1959) first seen 2004 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Rwandan wins human-rights award. Theglobeandmail. (November 2004)
“The beauty in a work of art is not in the prettiness of what is represented, but emanates from the work as a whole, it is its substrate and it derives from nature.”
Ksenia Milicevic (born 1942) first seen 2020 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Ksenia Milicevic, Résilience en art et art-thérapie pour la résilience, Edilivre, 2020, Paris, p. 31.
“So, I feel like my work has been rewarding work. I have no regrets. I'm just thankful I had the honor and privilege to serve God and country.”
Desmond T. Doss (1919–2006) said by 2006 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“We’re currently in a state where there’s a danger of just pissing away Russia. So we should declare martial law, we should declare new waves of mobilization, and we need to transfer everybody we can to work on ammunition production. We need to cut the fat, stop building new roads and new infrastructure, and work only on the war.”
Yevgeny Prigozhin (1961–2023) said by 2023 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“We are in a situation where we can simply lose Russia...We must introduce martial law. We unfortunately … must announce new waves of mobilization; we must put everyone who is capable to work on increasing the production of ammunition...Russia needs to live like North Korea for a few years, so to say, close the borders … and work hard.”
Yevgeny Prigozhin (1961–2023) said by 2023 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source