effort Quotes

Pointing is a metaphor we all know. We've done a lot of studies and tests on that, and it's much faster to do all kinds of functions, such as cutting and pasting, with a mouse, so it's not only easier to use but more efficient.

There is no substitute for hard work.

Waste is worse than loss. The time is coming when every person who lays claim to ability will keep the question of waste before him constantly. The scope of thrift is limitless.

When I have fully decided that a result is worth getting I go ahead of it and make trial after trial until it comes.

His genius he was quite content in one brief sentence to define; Of inspiration one percent, of perspiration, ninety nine.

Being busy does not always mean real work. The object of all work is production or accomplishment and to either of these ends there must be forethought, system, planning, intelligence, and honest purpose, as well as perspiration. Seeming to do is not doing.

Opportunity is missed by most people because it is dressed in overalls and looks like work.

It is astonishing what an effort it seems to be for many people to put their brains definitely and systematically to work.

Time abides long enough for those who make use of it.

Men of lofty genius when they are doing the least work are most active.