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Diligence is
the mother of good fortune, and idleness, its opposite,
never brought a man to the goal of any of his best wishes.
-- Miguel De Cervantes
1547-1616, Spanish Novelist,
Dramatist, Poet
The
expectations of life depend upon diligence; the mechanic
that would perfect his work must first sharpen his tools.
-- Confucius
BC 551-479, Chinese Ethical
Teacher, Philosopher
Diligence is
the mother of good luck.
-- Benjamin Franklin
1706-1790, American
Scientist, Publisher, Diplomat
Few things are
impossible to diligence and skill. Great works are performed
not by strength, but perseverance.
-- Samuel Johnson
1709-1784, British Author
He who labors
diligently need never despair; for all things are
accomplished by diligence and labor.
-- Menander of Athens
BC 342-291, Greek Dramatic
Poet
That which
ordinary men are fit for, I am qualified in. and the best of
me is diligence.
-- William Shakespeare
1564-1616, British Poet,
Playwright, Actor
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