Knowledge conquered by labor becomes a possession – a property entirely our own. Samuel Smiles Read Quote
Labor is still, and ever will be, the inevitable price set upon everything which is valuable. Samuel Smiles Read Quote
Admiration of great men, living or dead, naturally evokes imitation of them in a greater or less degree. Samuel Smiles Read Quote
Labour may be a burden and a chastisement, but it is also an honour and a glory. Without it, nothing can be accomplished. Samuel Smiles Read Quote
Wisdom and understanding can only become the possession of individual men by travelling the old road of observation, attention, perseverance, and industry. Samuel Smiles Read Quote
The reason why so little is done, is generally because so little is attempted. Samuel Smiles Read Quote
It is energy – the central element of which is will – that produces the miracle that is enthusiasm in all ages. Everywhere it is what is called force of character and the sustaining power of all great action. Samuel Smiles Read Quote
Progress however, of the best kind, is comparatively slow. Great results cannot be achieved at once; and we must be satisfied to advance in life as we walk, step by step. Samuel Smiles Read Quote
