Quote by Stephen Leacock

What we call creative work, ought not to be called work at all, because it isn't. I imagine that Thomas Edison never did a day's work in his last fifty years.

What we call creative work, ought not to be called work at a

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This quote suggests that what we commonly refer to as creative work should not be classified as work because it does not feel like a burden. By using Thomas Edison as an example, it highlights how when people are engaged in creative endeavors that they are passionate about, it does not feel like work at all. Edison's dedication to his inventions and innovations indicates that he never felt like he was laboring, implying that true creativity stems from pursuing something that brings joy and fulfillment rather than mere toil.

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