Art Quote by Thomas Watson
“If you are loyal you are successful," ruminated the company paper at one time. "All useful work is raised to the plane of art when love for the task-loyalty-is fused with the effort. Loyalty is the great lubricant of life. It saves the wear and tear of making daily decisions as to what is best to do. The man who is loyal to his work is not wrung nor perplexed by doubts, he sticks to the ship, and if the ship founders he goes down like a hero with colors flying at the masthead and the band playing.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Art of Leadership, 1915
Loyalty to work transforms effort into art, easing daily decisions and fostering heroic perseverance.
In simple terms: Loyalty makes work artful and easier.
Key Takeaway
Cultivate loyalty in work.
Themes
loyalty
work ethic
artistry
resilience
leadership
Mood
thoughtful
inspirational
Type
philosophical
motivational
When to use this quote
- career development
- team management
- creative projects
- crisis handling
Key Concepts
psychology of commitment
intrinsic motivation
Questions to Reflect On
- Is loyalty always beneficial?
- When should you question loyalty?
A Different Perspective
Blind loyalty can ignore better alternatives.