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.

What saves a man is to take a step. Then another step.

What saves a man is to take a step. Then another step.

Diligence is the mother of good fortune.

Diligence is the mother of good fortune.

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.

Decay is inherent in all compounded things. Strive on with diligence.

Decay is inherent in all compounded things. Strive on with diligence.

What we hope ever to do with ease, we must learn first to do with diligence.

What we hope ever to do with ease, we must learn first to do with diligence.

Diligence is the mother of good luck.

Diligence is the mother of good luck.

That which ordinary men are fit for, I am qualified in. and the best of me is diligence.

That which ordinary men are fit for, I am qualified in. and the best of me is diligence.

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

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