Work alone will efface the footsteps of work....

Who said "Work alone will efface the footsteps of work.... "?

"Work alone will efface the footsteps of work.... " is one of a famous quotes by James Whistler. Complete quote is as follows;
"Work alone will efface the footsteps of work."

What is "Work alone will efface the footsteps of work.... "?

"Work alone will efface the footsteps of work." This is a quote by James Whistler which is about . He is known to have been associated with numerous other thought provoking quotes on these topics like;

• What is the worst of woes that wait on age? What stamps the wrinkle deeper on the brow? To view each loved one blotted from life's page, And be alone on earth, as I am now.

What does "Work alone will efface the footsteps of work.... " mean?

This quote is primarily about alone although it also includes other themes like . It is attributed to James Whistler. Complete quote is as follows;
"Work alone will efface the footsteps of work."