[johnfn]

No one is arguing that people don't understand the concept of being excited. But I think a lot of people would be less convinced that it's possible to be passionate about your work.

[keybored]

I know and believe that it is possible for a slave to be happy because she is a slave.

[johnfn]

Yes, that's a perfect example of what someone who didn't believe that work can be gratifying would say.

[keybored]

My statement directly contradicts “someone who [don’t] believe that work can be gratifying”.