The man who truly loves his work returns to it after the briefest rest with a curious kind of voluptuousness. When he is completely absorbed in his job, the end of work seems like the end of life.

Summary

This quote suggests that someone who genuinely loves their work finds immense pleasure and satisfaction in it. They are eager to return to their work even after the shortest break, deriving a unique and almost sensual pleasure from it. For them, being completely engrossed in their job gives them a sense of purpose and fulfillment. The quote further implies that for such individuals, the idea of retiring or ending their work feels like the end of their whole existence.

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