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Luck lies in bed, and wishes the postman would bring him news of a legacy; labor turns out at six, and with busy pen or ringing hammer lays the foundation of a competence.

Luck lies in bed, and wishes the postman would bring him news of a legacy; labor turns out at six, and with busy pen or ringing hammer lays the foundation of a competence.

Samuel Smiles
Lying, Luck, Wish
Samuel Smiles (1800). “Thrift”, p.176

Luck whines; labor whistles.

Samuel Smiles
Luck, Labor
Samuel Smiles (1800). “Thrift”, p.176

Diligence, above all, is the mother of good luck.

Samuel Smiles
Mother, Good Luck, Luck
Samuel Smiles (1861). “Self-help: With Illustrations of Character and Conduct”, p.259

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