--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: He works for work’s sake. “Work for…" description: "\"“He works for work’s sake. “Work for work’s sake. Worship for worship’s sake.”\" — Swami Vivekananda" image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/51b/swami-vivekananda-53_prayer_he-works-for-work-s-sake-work-for-work-s_2176349.jpg" --- # He works for work’s sake. “Work for work’s sake. Worship… ![“He works for work’s sake. “Work for work’s sake. Worship for worship’s sake.” quote by Swami Vivekananda](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/51b/swami-vivekananda-53_prayer_he-works-for-work-s-sake-work-for-work-s_2176349.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/51b/swami-vivekananda-53_prayer_he-works-for-work-s-sake-work-for-work-s_2176349.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/51b/swami-vivekananda-53_prayer_he-works-for-work-s-sake-work-for-work-s_2176349.jpg) > ““He works for work’s sake. “Work for work’s sake. Worship for worship’s sake.”” [Swami Vivekananda](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/swami-vivekananda/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. Encourages performing work, worship, and other duties for their own sake, not for external rewards. **In simple terms:** Do work and worship for their intrinsic value. Key Takeaway Focus on intrinsic motivation. Themes spirituality duty intrinsic motivation Mood reflective inspirational Type spiritual philosophical When to use this quote - workplace - religious practice - personal development Key Concepts philosophy ethics selflessness Questions to Reflect On - What does “work for work’s sake” mean to you? - How can intrinsic motivation improve your life? 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