1. No one will become a wise man because of knowledge. Knowledge may be acquired through hard work, but wit and wisdom come from laziness rather than talent. ——John Selden?

2. No animal is more diligent than the ant, but it is the most taciturn. ——Franklin?

3. A diligent person is the master of time, and a lazy person is a slave of time. ——North Korea?

4. Diligence and wisdom are twins, laziness and stupidity are brothers. ——Folk proverb?

5. Genius should never despise diligence. ——Pliny the Younger?

6. Genius is ninety-nine percent perspiration and one percent inspiration. ——Edison?

7. It is also a good thing that there are many thorns on the road of art. Most people are afraid of it, except those with strong will. ——Hugo

8. Genius is nothing but hard work and diligence. ——Bifeng?

9. Prudent diligence brings good luck. ——Britain?

10. Science is for those who are diligent and studious, and poetry is for those who are knowledgeable.

——Joseph Lu