Progress, of the best kind, is comparatively slow. Great results cannot be achieved at once; and we must be satisfied to advance in life as we walk, step by step. Samuel Smiles achieveadvancecomparatively Change image and share on social
Knowledge conquered by labor becomes a possession - a property entirely our own. Samuel Smiles conquerknowledgelabor Change image and share on social
Simple honesty of purpose in a man goes a long way in life, if founded on a just estimate of himself and a steady obedience to the rule he knows and feels to be right. Samuel Smiles estimatefeltfound Change image and share on social
The apprenticeship of difficulty is one which the greatest of men have had to serve. Samuel Smiles apprenticeshipdifficultygreat Change image and share on social
The wise man... if he would live at peace with others, he will bear and forbear. Samuel Smiles bearforbearlive Change image and share on social
Enthusiasm... the sustaining power of all great action. Samuel Smiles actionenthusiasmgreat Change image and share on social
Man cannot aspire if he looked down; if he rise, he must look up. Samuel Smiles aspirelookman Change image and share on social
The duty of helping one's self in the highest sense involves the helping of one's neighbors. Samuel Smiles dutyhelphigh Change image and share on social
The reason why so little is done, is generally because so little is attempted. Samuel Smiles attemptgenerallyreason Change image and share on social
Wisdom and understanding can only become the possession of individual men by travelling the old road of observation, attention, perseverance, and industry. Samuel Smiles attentionindividualindustry Change image and share on social
