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Diligence Quotes - Page 2

He that loveth God will do diligence to please God by his works, and abandon himself, with all his might, well for to do.

He that loveth God will do diligence to please God by his works, and abandon himself, with all his might, well for to do.

Geoffrey Chaucer, Thomas Tyrwhitt (1861). “The Canterbury Tales of Chaucer: To which are Added an Essay on His Language and Versification, and an Introductory Discourse, Togeher with Notes and a Glossary”, p.253

By diligence and patience, the mouse bit in two the cable.

Benjamin Franklin (2004). “Poor Richard's Almanack”, p.26, Barnes & Noble Publishing

A plodding diligence brings us sooner to our journey's end than a fluttering way of advancing by starts.

Sir Roger L'Estrange (1714). “Fables of Æsop and other eminent mythologists: with morals and reflections”, p.150

Applause abates diligence.

Samuel Johnson (1797). “The Beauties of Samuel Johnson, Etc. (A New Edition, Being the Ninth.).”, p.29

Patience is emotional diligence.

Stephen R. Covey (1992). “Principle Centered Leadership”, p.121, Simon and Schuster

The Service without Hope Is tenderest, I think-- ... There is no Diligence like that That knows not an Until

Emily Dickinson (2013). “Delphi Complete Works of Emily Dickinson (Illustrated)”, p.1051, Delphi Classics