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Every noble work is at first impossible.
Every noble work is at first impossible.
Who will not suffer labor in this world, let him not be born.
Who will not suffer labor in this world, let him not be born.
I learned in the early part of my career that labor must bear the cross for others' sins, must be read more
I learned in the early part of my career that labor must bear the cross for others' sins, must be the vicarious sufferer for the wrongs that others do.
All wealth is the product of labor.
All wealth is the product of labor.
Language is only the instrument of science, and words are but the signs of ideas.
Language is only the instrument of science, and words are but the signs of ideas.
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.
The fruit derived from labor is the sweetest of all pleasures.
The fruit derived from labor is the sweetest of all pleasures.
Thou, O God, dost sell us all good things at the price of labor
Thou, O God, dost sell us all good things at the price of labor
