Skip to quotes
Glory Quotes

The only happiness a brave person ever troubles themselves in asking about, is happiness enough to get their work done.

Thomas CarlylePhilosopher · Scottish · 1795 – 1881
More from Thomas Carlyle
Work QuotesCareer QuotesHappiness Quotes
All Inspirational Motivational Love Life Friendship Funny Happiness Success Wisdom Family Hope All topics

Related quotes

  • There is joy in work. There is no happiness except in the realization that we have accomplished something. — Henry Ford
  • Derive happiness in oneself from a good day's work, from illuminating the fog that surrounds us. — Henri Matisse
  • The secret of joy in work is contained in one word - excellence. To know how to do something well is to enjoy it. — Pearl S. Buck
  • Old age is not a matter for sorrow. It is matter for thanks if we have left our work done behind us. — Thomas Carlyle
  • Make yourself an honest man, and then you may be sure there is one less rascal in the world. — Thomas Carlyle
  • A laugh, to be joyous, must flow from a joyous heart, for without kindness, there can be no true joy. — Thomas Carlyle
Photographers Privacy Terms Pixabay (opens in a new tab)
A Gojo Digital website · © 2026