Badly Quote by Jules Verne
“What you do for money you do badly.”
About This Quote
Source Novel: 1864, "Journey to the Center of the Earth"
If you work for money, you’ll likely do it poorly because profit undermines passion.
In simple terms: Money can ruin quality.
Key Takeaway
Seek purpose over pay.
Themes
work
motivation
quality
Mood
thoughtful
pragmatic
Type
philosophical
motivational
When to use this quote
- career choice
- freelance work
- creative projects
Key Concepts
intrinsic vs extrinsic motivation
Questions to Reflect On
- When does money enhance performance?
- How to align income with passion?
A Different Perspective
Not all paid work is low quality; context matters.
