Slowly those who create the wealth of the world are permitted to share it. The future is in labor's strong, read more

Slowly those who create the wealth of the world are permitted to share it. The future is in labor's strong, rough hands.

Not in rewards, but in the strength to strive, the blessing lies.

Not in rewards, but in the strength to strive, the blessing lies.

Genius begins great works; labor alone finishes them.

Genius begins great works; labor alone finishes them.

Let the motive be in the deed and not in the event. Be not one whose motive for action is read more

Let the motive be in the deed and not in the event. Be not one whose motive for action is the hope of reward.

There is no real wealth but the labor of man.

There is no real wealth but the labor of man.

A truly American sentiment recognizes the dignity of labor and
the fact that honor lies in honest toil.

A truly American sentiment recognizes the dignity of labor and
the fact that honor lies in honest toil.

It is only through labor and painful effort, by grim energy and resolute courage, that we move on to better read more

It is only through labor and painful effort, by grim energy and resolute courage, that we move on to better things.

Our fruitless labours mourn,
And only rich in barren fame return.

Our fruitless labours mourn,
And only rich in barren fame return.

Excellence in any department can be attained only by the labor of a lifetime; it is not to be purchased read more

Excellence in any department can be attained only by the labor of a lifetime; it is not to be purchased at a lesser price.