The expectations of life depend upon diligence; the mechanic that would perfect his work must first sharpen his tools.

The expectations of life depend upon diligence; the mechanic that would perfect his work must first sharpen his tools.

Persevere in virtue and diligence.

Persevere in virtue and diligence.

A great fortune depends on luck, a small one on diligence.

A great fortune depends on luck, a small one on diligence.

Diligence is a great teacher.

Diligence is a great teacher.

Diligence is a good thing, but taking things easy is much more restful

Diligence is a good thing, but taking things easy is much more restful

Nothing is so difficult that diligence cannot master it.

Nothing is so difficult that diligence cannot master it.

When I was young I observed that nine out of every ten things I did were failures, so I did read more

When I was young I observed that nine out of every ten things I did were failures, so I did ten times more work.

Diligence is the mother of good fortune.

Diligence is the mother of good fortune.

Few things are impossible to diligence and skill ... Great works are performed, not by strength, but perseverance.

Few things are impossible to diligence and skill ... Great works are performed, not by strength, but perseverance.