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Good and productive labor is valuable, and it doesn't mean you have to have a fancy job description. You don't have to become rich. You can be ordinary. Happiness lies there. Do good work, create good work for others.
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"Good and productive labor is valuable, and it doesn't mean you have to have a fancy job description. You don't have to become rich. You can be ordinary. Happiness lies there. Do good work, create good work for others."
— Jay Parini #happinessjoy #workcareer

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Good and productive labor is valuable, and it doesn't mean you have to have a fancy job description. You don't have to become rich. You can be ordinary. Happiness lies there. Do good work, create good work for others. — Jay Parini

About Jay Parini

Jay Parini was a Writer from United States (1948–present).

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This quote is attributed to Jay Parini, a Writer from United States.
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Jay Parini lived from 1948 – present.
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