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

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

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.

Diligence is the mother of good luck.

Diligence is the mother of good luck.

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.

Persevere in virtue and diligence.

Persevere in virtue and diligence.

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.

Diligence is the mother of good fortune.

Diligence is the mother of good fortune.

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

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