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kp t #151727
Oct 06, 2010 9:18 PM

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Confucius quote

I read this quote is attributed to Confucius:
"Choose a job you love and you will never have to work a day in your life"
Is this quote from the Analects? If it is, which verse and chapter?

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jill d #170087
Nov 13, 2011 6:58 PM

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Yes, it is most often attributed to Confucius, but I have looked and found nothing to confirm that. Just as often as not, research says it just isn't sure. Princeton University's website even says, "Choose a job you love and you will never have to work a day in your life." That quote is attributed to Confucius, but regardless of who said it you should consider its meaning, not just when considering your employment after college, but also when choosing a major here at Princeton."

Your guess is as good as mine!

Source(s): http://majorchoices.princeton.edu/pickyourpath/assessyourself/interests.html

 

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