The Value of Hard Work

I can not over emphasize the value of hard work to success in any endeavor. Former New York govenor and presidential candidate Mario Cuomo had this to say:

“I watched a small man with thick calluses on both hands work 15 and 16 hours a day. I saw him once literally bleed from the bottoms of his feet, a man who came here uneducated, alone, unable to speak the language, who taught me all I needed to know about faith and hard work by the simple eloquence of his example.”

Here are some more quotes about the value of hard work that come from a diverse group of people:

“Hard work is the key to success, so work diligently on any project you undertake. If you truly want to be successful, be prepared to give up your leisure time and work past 5 PM and on weekends. Also, have faith in yourself. If you come up with a new idea that you believe in, don’t allow other people to discourage you from pursuing it.”

Charles Lazarus

“Work is life, you know, and without it, there’s nothing but fear and insecurity.”

John Lennon

“I’ve had enough success for two lifetimes, My success is talent put together with hard work and luck.”

Kareem Abdul-Jabar

“Give yourself something to work toward–constantly.”

Mary Kay Ash

“Labor is the fabled magician’s wand, the philosophers stone, and the cap of good fortune.”

James Weldon Johnson