Diligence

Biblical Definition

“Steady perseverance in one’s effort, acting faithfully as a servant of our King.”

Bible Verse

“A sluggard’s appetite is never filled, but the desires of the diligent are fully satisfied.”

Proverbs 13:4

Benjamin Franklin

“Diligence is the mother of good luck.”

Antiphanes

Greek poet

“Everything yields to diligence.”

Dave Ramsey

“Work is doing it. Discipline is doing it every day. Diligence is doing it well every day.”

Chuck Close

American painter

“Amateurs look for inspiration; the rest of us just get up and go to work.”

Rudyard Kipling

English novelist

“Gardens are not made by singing 'Oh, how beautiful!' and sitting in the shade.”

Plato

Greek philosopher

“Prefer diligence before idleness, unless you esteem rust above brightness.”

Benjamin Franklin

“Lost Time is never found again.”

Abigail Adams

“Learning is not attained by chance, it must be sought for with ardor and diligence.”

Dave Ramsey

“Work is doing it. Discipline is doing it every day. Diligence is doing it well every day.”