Quotes about occupation

Occupation is the scythe of time.

— Napoleon Bonaparte

Monotony is the law of nature. Look at the monotonous manner in which the sun rises. The monotony of necessary occupation is exhilarating and life giving.

— Mahatma Gandhi

My mother has always been unhappy with what I do. She would rather I do something nicer, like be a bricklayer.

— Mick Jagger

It is neither wealth nor splendor; but tranquillity and occupation which give happiness.

— Thomas Jefferson