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QUOTES AND APHORISMS ON DILIGENCE
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)
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)
Slowly but surely, the bird builds its nest.
Dutch Proverb (Sayings of Dutch origin)
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)
None of the secrets of success will work unless you do.
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