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He who sows the ground with care and diligence acquires a greater stock of religious merit than he could gain read more
He who sows the ground with care and diligence acquires a greater stock of religious merit than he could gain by the repetition of ten thousand prayers
What saves a man is to take a step. Then another step.
What saves a man is to take a step. Then another step.
Persevere in virtue and diligence.
Persevere in virtue and diligence.
Diligence is the mother of good luck.
Diligence is the mother of good luck.
Nothing is so difficult that diligence cannot master it.
Nothing is so difficult that diligence cannot master it.
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
Every noble work is at first impossible.
Every noble work is at first impossible.
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.
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.