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

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

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.

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 luck.

Diligence is the mother of good luck.

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

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

He who labors diligently need never despair; for all things are accomplished by diligence and labor.

He who labors diligently need never despair; for all things are accomplished by diligence and labor.

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.

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.