By John T. Rich
Industry—
To meditate, to plan, resolve, perform,
Which in itself is good—as surely brings
Reward of good, no matter what be done.
—Pollock.
Industry stimulates honesty,—honesty for its own sake, not because it is the best policy.
Such sweetened by courtesy, seasons our attainments with a delightful relish and portends a rich reward.
—H. D. Wilson.
Industry means success in life. Without it, genius, ability, scholarship and good intentions are of no avail. By industry, poverty, lack of opportunity and the greatest obstacles in human life may be overcome, and success in life assured.