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

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

Every noble work is at first impossible.

Every noble work is at first impossible.

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.

Diligence is a great teacher.

Diligence is a great teacher.

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.

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.

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.

Persevere in virtue and diligence.

Persevere in virtue and diligence.