Ask not what you can do for your country. Ask what’s for lunch.

Orson Welles
About This Quote

The saying, “Ask not what you can do for your country. Ask what’s for lunch.” is meant to illustrate the fact that when you focus on your job or career, you are not focused on what is really important in life. It is often true that when you are busy at work, you forget about the people and family that matter most in your life. What is more, you tend to take your work home with you and neglect your personal relationships.

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