Quote by Bertrand Russell
Work is of two kinds: first, altering the position of matter at or

Work is of two kinds: first, altering the position of matter at or near the earths surface relative to other matter second, telling other people to do so. – Bertrand Russell

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Next to enjoying ourselves, the next greatest pleasure consists in preventing others from enjoying themselves, or, more generally, in the acquisition of power. – Bertrand Russell

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In the revolt against idealism, the ambiguities of the word experience have been perceived, with the result that realists have more and more avoided the word. – Bertrand Russell

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And where I excel is ridiculous, sickening, work ethic. You know, while the other guys sleeping? Im working. – Will Smith

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Work is a necessity for man. Man invented the alarm clock. – Pablo Picasso

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My wife, whenever Id go off to work and Id be kind of anxious, shell say, Remember, have fun. Oh, I forgot, thanks for the reminder. Because sometimes we do forget. We take it all too seriously and theres a lot of joy to be had wherever you are. – Jeff Bridges

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I am trying to show the world that we are all human beings and that color is not important. What is important is the quality of our work. – Alvin Ailey

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