Quote by Mark Twain
Intellectual 'work' is misnamed; it is a pleasure, a dissipation, and is its own highest reward. The poorest paid architect, engineer, general, author, sculptor, painter, lecturer, advocate, legislator, actor, preacher, singer, is constructively in heaven when he is at work; and as for the magician with the fiddle-bow in his hand, who sits in the midst of a great orchestra with the ebbing and flowing tides of divine sound washing over him - why, certainly he is at work, if you wish to call it that, but lord, it's a sarcasm just the same. The law of work does seem utterly unfair - but there it is, and nothing can change it: the higher the pay in enjoyment the worker gets out of it, the higher shall be his pay in cash also.
Summary
This quote emphasizes the idea that intellectual work is not truly work in the traditional sense, but rather a form of pleasure and fulfillment. It suggests that individuals who engage in intellectual pursuits, such as architects, engineers, authors, and artists, experience a sense of contentment and joy while working. The quote also highlights the notion that the enjoyment derived from this type of work is its own form of reward, even if it may not be financially lucrative. It concludes by stating that the more satisfaction a person derives from their work's enjoyment, the more they are likely to be financially rewarded for it.
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Work
By Mark Twain
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