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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. 
 Author Unknown 
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