Samuel Smiles quotes - page 3

All experiences of life seems to prove that the impediments thrown in the way of the human advancement may for the most part be overcome by steady good conduct, honest zeal, activity, perseverance and above all, by a determined resolution to surmount. (Samuel Smiles)
Time is of no account with great thoughts. They are as fresh today as when they first passed through their authors minds, ages ago. View quote
Samuel Smiles
It is possible that the scrupulously honest man may not grow rich so fast as the unscrupulous and dishonest one but the success will be of a truer kind, earned without fraud or injustice. And even though a man should for a time be unsuccessful, still he must be honest better lose all and save character. For character is itself a fortune.... View quote
Samuel Smiles

Samuel Smiles

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Occupation: Scottish Author
Born: December 23, 1812
Died: April 16, 1904
Quotes count: 53
Wikipedia: Samuel Smiles

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