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And sure the Eternal Master found
The single talent well employ'd.

And sure the Eternal Master found
The single talent well employ'd.

by Samuel Johnson Found in: Occupations Quotes,
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Let a man practise the profession he best knows.
[Lat., Quam quisque novit artem, in hac se exerceat.]

Let a man practise the profession he best knows.
[Lat., Quam quisque novit artem, in hac se exerceat.]

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Only amateurs say that they write for their own amusement. Writing is not an amusing occupation. It is a combination read more

Only amateurs say that they write for their own amusement. Writing is not an amusing occupation. It is a combination of ditch-digging, mountain-climbing, treadmill and childbirth... But amusing? Never.

by Robert Half Found in: Occupations Quotes,
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I hold every man a debtor to his profession; from the which as
men of course do seek to read more

I hold every man a debtor to his profession; from the which as
men of course do seek to receive countenance and profit, so ought
they of duty to endeavor themselves, by way of amends, to be a
help and ornament thereunto.

by Francis Bacon Found in: Occupations Quotes,
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The ugliest of trades have their moments of pleasure. Now, if I
were a grave-digger, or even a hangman, read more

The ugliest of trades have their moments of pleasure. Now, if I
were a grave-digger, or even a hangman, there are some people I
could work for with a great deal of enjoyment.

by Douglas Jerrold Found in: Occupations Quotes,
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All professions are conspiracies against the laity.

All professions are conspiracies against the laity.

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It is now possible for a flight attendant to get a pilot
pregnant.

It is now possible for a flight attendant to get a pilot
pregnant.

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Thus Nero went up and down Greece and challenged the fiddlers at
their trade. Aeropus, a Macedonian, made lanterns, read more

Thus Nero went up and down Greece and challenged the fiddlers at
their trade. Aeropus, a Macedonian, made lanterns, Harcatius,
the king of Parthia, was a mole-catcher; and Biantes, the Lydian,
filed needles.

by Jeremy Taylor Found in: Occupations Quotes,
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My occupation now, I suppose, is jail inmate.

My occupation now, I suppose, is jail inmate.

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