Among all faults, the one we most easily forgive is laziness. La Rochefoucault
Be a diligent person: if you want to do something, you will find a reason; if you don't want to, you will find excuses everywhere. Be a practical person: do not hesitate in the first half of your life, so that you will not regret in the second half. Be a successful person: don't just follow the trends, but look at the trends of development.
A ship without the oars of diligence can neither sail into the harbor of knowledge nor reach the shore of success.
As long as we strive continuously and fight without cease, there is nothing we cannot conquer. Seneca
Only such a person is worthy of life and freedom, if he fights for it every day. Goethe
Cows will not plow without training, and horses cannot be ridden without practice.
The sweat of struggle radiates the glow of career, and the years of striving overflow with the joy of life. Zhang Heng
Regarding the achievements obtained by scholars, should they be flattery or challenge? What I need is the latter, because the former can only make one intoxicated, while the latter is a spur. Pasteur
Intelligent aptitude, inner drive, diligent work attitude, and tenacious spirit. These are all the other conditions required for the success of scientific research. Beveridge
Diligent people's time is short, because they count in seconds; lazy people's time is long, because they count in years.
No one becomes a sage through scholarship alone. Scholarship may be gained through diligence, but wit and wisdom stem from talent. John Selden
The good or bad of one's innate environment is not surprising; the key to success lies in one's own effort.
Quietness cultivates life, frugality nurtures virtue; without detachment, one cannot clarify one's aspirations; without tranquility, one cannot reach far. Zhuge Liang
In the face of setbacks, we must be persistent; in the face of difficulties, we must tackle them head-on; in the face of failure, we must be indomitable! Believe in the law of heaven rewarding diligence, and you, with wisdom and diligence, will surely head towards success!
When young, one should truly strive; once a year has passed, what can be climbed? Emperor Wei
Talent comes from diligence.
If humans are to survive in competition, they must strive. Sun Yat-sen
In reading, it is precious to be able to doubt, for doubt can inspire certainty. In reading, there is a gradual process, and only through gradual progress can one achieve ultimate success. — "Gexian Lianbi"
The movement of heaven is kingly and strong; a superior person must unswervingly press on to self-strengthening. The earth's situation is receptive and firm; a superior person must carry all things with broad virtue.