Chores Quote by Jerome K. Jerome
““It always does seem to me that I am doing more work than I should do. It is not that I object to the work, mind you; I like work: it fascinates me. I can sit and look at it for hours. I love to keep it by me: the idea of getting rid of it nearly breaks my heart. You cannot give me too much work; to accumulate work has almost become a passion with me: my study is so full of it now, that there is hardly an inch of room for any more. I shall have to throw out a wing soon. And I am careful of my work, too. Why, some of the work that I have by me now has been in my possession for years and years, and there isn’t a finger-mark on it. I take a great pride in my work; I take it down now and then and dust it. No man keeps his work in a better state of preservation than I do. But, though I crave for work, I still like to be fair. I do not ask for more than my proper share.””
About This Quote
Source Essay: My Life and Times, 1905
He revels in endless work, treating it as a passion and a source of identity, yet acknowledges the need for balance.
In simple terms: He loves work but warns against over‑commitment.
Key Takeaway
Pursue passion, but set limits.
Themes
work ethic
passion
balance
Mood
thoughtful
analytical
Type
philosophical
motivational
When to use this quote
- career planning
- creative projects
- academic research
Key Concepts
Psychology of labor
identity formation
Questions to Reflect On
- What tasks truly energize you?
- How do you protect personal time?
A Different Perspective
Obsessive work can lead to burnout.
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