Desks Quote by Jenny Offill
“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.”
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.
Prioritize love over work.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- relationships
- career decisions
- daily motivation
- stress management
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you shift focus from work to love?
- What does “sturdier happiness” mean to you?
Work can still be meaningful; balance is needed.