Quotes About Vocation

If a man does not go about his work with enthusiasm, it means that he has not yet found a work that he likes. Every mortal is a busy bee when he comes to the task that Destiny has set aside for him.

A dentist at work in his vocation always looks down in the mouth.

As nature has uncovered from under this hard shell the seed for which she most tenderly cares - the propensity and vocation to free thinking - this gradually works back upon the character of the people, who thereby gradually become capable of managing freedom; finally, it affects the principles of government, which finds it to its advantage to treat men, who are now more than machines, in accordance with their dignity.

No man is born into the world whose work is not born with him.

Si tienes vocación para la pintura, tarde o temprano vas a pintar y es mejor que sea temprano. ¿Por qué tiene que ser en París o Buenos Aires? Sólo necesitas disciplina. Es como el piano, ¿sabes? Rara vez da para vivir, pero hay que intentarlo», argumentó Roser.

I must admit that I didn't choose journalism, I was caught off guard; the profession simply sank its claws into me. It was love at first sight, a sudden passion that has determined a large part of my life.

Writing is a calling, not a choice.

The life of a conscientious clergyman is not easy. I have always considered a clergyman as the father of a larger family than he is able to maintain. I would rather have chancery suits upon my hands than the cure of souls.

Shoemaker, stick to your last.

To do my duty in that state of life unto which it shall please God to call me.

Every calling is great when greatly pursued.

Man is happy only as he finds a work worth doing-and does it well.

I never planned to be an actor. It turned out I could make a living doing it.

I considered becoming a priest very seriously. I wanted to travel the world. By the time I turned 16, I realized I was only in it for selfish reasons. And, more importantly, I didn't want to sacrifice the ladies!

For me, turning 65 doesn't include walking away from my profession because of age; I love my job and the company I work for.

I was very serious about being a priest, twice in my life. Almost joined the Montfort Seminary after I graduated from high school. Almost went back in the seminary during college.

When you grow up around racing, you just want to race for a living. It doesn't matter what it is.

I worked for a brief spell as a journalist, but soon I discovered that I didn't want to be a journalist - I wanted to be a historian.

When people say, Did you always want to be a writer?, I have to say no! I always WAS a writer.

You should not pick an occupation because your think your parents want you to do it, or because you think it's the noble thing to do. You should only pick a job because it turns you on.

I don't remember sitting down and saying, 'This is why I want to be--an actress.' I just knew. It was never a conscious decision or a revelation.

What will I do with myself when I retire? When I quit my job, I do not want to quit living. Can I possibly be of use when retirement day comes, or will I just be taking up space?

I guess now I view music as my career. I want to do it forever, regardless of whether or not it's my means of living.

I always wanted to be a teacher. A bit of me still wants to be a teacher.