The Economic Times

Quote of the day by Maxim Gorky: 'When work is a pleasure, life is a joy. When work is a duty, life is slavery.' ; lessons on productivity from Russian literary icon

When work is a pleasure, life is a joy; when it's a duty, life is slavery, as Russian author Maxim Gorky explained. Genuine job enjoyment leads to increased engagement, dedication, and productivity, making work a source of fulfillment rather than a burden. Gorky's wisdom remains highly relevant in today's environment of employee disengagement.