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“Give us, O give us the man who sings at his work! Be his occupation what it may, he is equal to any of those who follow the same pursuit in silent sullenness. He will do more in the same time . . . he will do it better . . . he will persevere longer. One is scarcely sensible to fatigue while he…” quote by Thomas Carlyle
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“Give us, O give us the man who sings at his work! Be his occupation what it may, he is equal to any of those who follow the same pursuit in silent sullenness. He will do more in the same time . . . he will do it better . . . he will persevere longer. One is scarcely sensible to fatigue while he marches to music. The very stars are said to make harmony as they revolve in their spheres.”

Thomas Carlyle

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Source Essay: Sartor Resartus, 1833

Passion for work turns labor into music, extending endurance and excellence.

In simple terms: Loving your work makes it easier and better.

Key Takeaway

Find joy in your tasks.

Themes

work passion perseverance

Mood

motivational thoughtful

Type

philosophical inspirational

When to use this quote

  • creative projects
  • daily chores
  • long‑term goals

Key Concepts

intrinsic motivation flow state

Questions to Reflect On

  • What tasks could you approach with more enthusiasm?
  • How does music influence your productivity?
A Different Perspective

Not all work can be made joyful; burnout risk.

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