Best work Quote by Carew Papritz
““Make doing your best a habit, and you will never know not doing your best. If you build roads build them Roman-make them last two thousand years. Dig ditches as if you were taking them to the state fair to win another blue ribbon for best ditches. It's never a question of what you do but how well you do it. Do the best work you can, even if your boss never sees it- what matters it that you see it. Because ultimately you're your own boss. Find work you love to do. Because, the greatest devil of them all is to work just for money. I know more miserable souls who, chasing the almighty dollar through some strange loophole logic, believe that the more money you have the happier you'll be...generally the richer they become the more wretched they become.””
About This Quote
Source Speech: Motivational Talk, date unknown
The quote urges consistent excellence, treating work as a lasting craft, and warns against valuing money over purpose, emphasizing personal standards and intrinsic motivation.
In simple terms: Do your best work, value lasting quality over short‑term gain.
Key Takeaway
Prioritize excellence and personal fulfillment.
Themes
excellence
purpose
intrinsic motivation
quality
money vs fulfillment
Mood
determined
reflective
inspirational
Type
advice
philosophical
motivational
When to use this quote
- career development
- personal projects
- entrepreneurship
- team leadership
- daily work habits
Key Concepts
craftsmanship
long‑term impact
self‑leadership
ethical work
psychology of happiness
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you measure personal excellence without external rewards?
- What steps can you take to align work with your passions?
A Different Perspective
If external validation is absent, motivation may wane without internal purpose.
