Attribution check
Did Confucius Say Choose a Job You Love?
Quote checked: “Choose a job you love, and you will never have to work a day in your life.”
Short answer: Treat this as a modern motivational saying, not a reliable Confucius quote. It is widely circulated in English, but it is not a clean source-backed Analects passage.
Safer Way to Use It
If you want a source-backed Confucius idea about learning and vocation, use 学而时习之 or other reviewed Analects passages instead.
Common Mistake and Safe Use
Do not cite a popular English line as an authentic Chinese classical quote unless the page shows a reliable source path. Use “attributed to,” “often translated as,” or “commonly misattributed” when confidence is limited.