Quotes About Strong Work Ethic

#1. From my parents, I learned a very strong work ethic, and all of my brothers and sisters all worked from the earliest days of life right through to the present time.

George J. Mitchell

#2. My dad is good at sticking with stuff and he has a strong work ethic, which is imbued in me. Growing up, he would constantly ask what I was doing and was I achieving anything.

Pete Cashmore

#3. I'm kind of the long-hauler type of person. I also have a strong work ethic and gratitude for people that I work with.

Patricia Arquette

#4. My parents have a strong work ethic, but their attitude to life, their philosophy, is: 'whatever makes you happy.'

Sally Hawkins

#5. Dreams do come true, but not without the help of others, a good education, a strong work ethic, and the courage to lean in.

Ursula Burns

#6. I was raised by free-spirited people, though my father gave me a very strong work ethic.

Diane Lane

#7. A strong work ethic is a form of accountability, because it involves keeping a promise to one's employer. It is not the same thing as workaholism.

Bruce Weinstein

#8. I have a very strong work ethic, and I'm very grateful for that. But I think there was a moment when I realized, "Oh, I can play a little as well."

Carla Gugino

#9. My family are my priority but I've always had a strong work ethic and I like to be busy.

Amanda Holden

#10. My parents instilled a very strong work ethic in me from a young age, fortunately.

Matthew Gray Gubler

#11. I'm pretty conservative when it comes to money. My parents were very working class and constantly working. There was always a very strong work ethic and that's put a more conservative, "save for a rainy day" mentality into me.

Lemar

#12. My father was a big influence - it was very important to him that we traveled, and he gave me my strong work ethic.

Marcus Samuelsson

#13. We didn't have a lot when I was growing up, and it's the best thing that happened to me because I appreciate everything. I developed a strong work ethic, and I don't take anything for granted.

Sarah Jessica Parker

#14. I try to be very much in control when it comes to work. I have a strong work ethic.

Alison Brie

#15. A can-do attitude, a positive personality, and a strong work ethic are still the primary ingredients for success at Nordstrom.

Robert Spector

#16. Well, one of the most important things for Americans to be reminded of is that a lot of the exceptional nature of our country is founded in Judeo-Christian values that promotes individualism, personal responsibility, a strong work ethic, and a commitment to family, charity.

Jim DeMint

#17. My parents both worked - my mom was an accountant, and my dad is a builder - and that taught me about having a really strong work ethic, and I respected them a lot for that.

Miranda Kerr

#18. Elite runners are genetically gifted, sure, but without intense training, those gifts are wasted. Their training creates a strong work ethic that leaves humility in its wake. There are no short cuts in marathoning, so anyone who is a marathoner has worked hard.

Jeff Horowitz

#19. I was taught a very strong work ethic that included punctuality, which I've always felt is a sign of respect for others.

Nicole Kidman

#20. The value of having a vision backed by a strong work ethic is the simple formula for success

Jerry Gladstone

#21. The first qualification for success in my view is a strong work ethic.

Henry Ford II

#22. The best way to learn is by doing. The only way to build a strong work ethic is getting your hands dirty.

Alex Spanos

#23. I have a strong work ethic.

Willie Aames

#24. I believe Americans have a strong work ethic.

Tim Scott

#25. The best thing about where comedy is now is if you have a little bit of talent and a strong work ethic, and strong social skills, you can make a name for yourself and you can make money.

Donnell Rawlings

#26. Live by the creed that a strong work ethic, playing by the rules, and doing things the right way will bring about opportunities for success and, ultimately, happiness.

Nick Saban

#27. The inner revolution will not be televised or sold on the Internet. It must take place within one's own mind and heart.

Noah Levine

#28. The Marines gave me a really strong sense of discipline and a work ethic that kicks in at my job.

Drew Carey

#29. Fantasy hats give you the possibility to dream.

Philip Treacy

#30. I believe work is good. There is dignity in work. I also believe that a hard-work ethic forges strong leaders.

Mike Krzyzewski

#31. Luke said those strong instincts of hers served as proof of the Force, evidence that it was working through her all the time. Maybe he was right. But Leia believed just as much in her experience and her common sense.

Claudia Gray

#32. I became the kind of parent my mother was to me.

Maya Angelou

#33. Curses on the law! Most of my fellow citizens are the sorry consequences of uncommitted abortions.

Karl Kraus

#34. The ideal of all Kosovo is membership in the E.U. and a permanent friendship with the United States. I believe and I am convinced our dreams will come true.

Atifete Jahjaga

#35. I look up to a strong woman; maybe that's why I fell for Gaga. She works incredibly hard and is very strong and inspirational like Mom, with a great work ethic.

Taylor Kinney

#36. I kind of have a phobia for the dentist's office.

Joelle Carter