Art Quote by Rudyard Kipling
“And no one shall work for money, and no one shall work for fame, But each for the joy of the working, and each, in his separate star, Shall draw the Thing as he sees It for the God of Things as They are!”
About This Quote
Source Poem: "The Gods of the Working" (attributed, possibly from Kipling's collected poems)
Work should be driven by intrinsic joy and personal vision rather than external rewards; each person creates their own reality through purposeful effort.
In simple terms: Work for joy, not money or fame.
Key Takeaway
Find purpose in the act of working.
Themes
intrinsic motivation
creativity
purpose
individualism
Mood
reflective
inspired
Type
philosophical
motivational
When to use this quote
- personal projects
- volunteer work
- artistic creation
- entrepreneurial ventures
Key Concepts
existentialism
self‑actualization
craftsmanship
Questions to Reflect On
- What activities bring you pure satisfaction?
- How can you align daily tasks with personal meaning?
A Different Perspective
May be idealistic; not all work can be purely joyful or self‑directed.
