human
Take care of the pennies and the pounds will take care of themselves.
gpt
Diligence is the mother of good luck.
human
No pains, no gains.
gpt
No sweat, no sweet.
human
Work and thou shalt have.
gpt
The world is his who has patience and industry.
human
Better go to bed supperless than rise in debt. Such are specimens of the proverbial philosophy, embodying the hoarded experience of many generations, as to the best means of thriving in the world. They were current in people's mouths long before books were invented; and like other popular proverbs they were the first codes of popular morals. Moreover, they have stood the test of time, and the experience of every day still bears witness to their accuracy, force, and soundness. The Proverbs of Solomon are full of wisdom as to the force of industry, and the use and abuse of money:
gpt
He that is slothful in work is brother to him that is a great waster.
human
Go to the ant, thou sluggard; consider her ways, and be wise. Poverty, says the preacher, shall come upon the idler,
gpt
but of the industrious and upright,
human
gpt
human
Seest thou a man diligent in his business? he shall stand before kings. But above all,
gpt
It is better to get wisdom than gold; for wisdom is better than rubies, and all the things that may be desired are not to be compared to it.