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“For years, I kept a Post-it note above my desk. WORK NOT LOVE! was what it said. It seemed a sturdier kind of happiness.” quote by Jenny Offill
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“For years, I kept a Post-it note above my desk. WORK NOT LOVE! was what it said. It seemed a sturdier kind of happiness.”

Jenny Offill

About This Quote

Source Book: Dept. of Speculation, 2014

A reminder that love, not work, provides lasting happiness and resilience.

In simple terms: Love beats work for true happiness.

Key Takeaway

Prioritize love over work.

Themes

love happiness resilience

Mood

reflective hopeful

Type

personal inspirational

When to use this quote

  • relationships
  • career decisions
  • daily motivation
  • stress management

Key Concepts

existential fulfillment personal values

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can you shift focus from work to love?
  • What does “sturdier happiness” mean to you?
A Different Perspective

Work can still be meaningful; balance is needed.

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