Democratic Sentinel, Volume 3, Number 34, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 3 October 1879 — Luck and Labor. [ARTICLE]

Luck and Labor.

If the boy who exclaims, “Just my luck,” was truthful, he would say, “Just my laziness!” or “Just my inattention!” Mr. Cobden Wrote some proverbs about “Luck and Labor.” It would be well for our boys to memorize them: Luck is waiting for something to turn up. Labor, with keen eyes and strong will, will turn up something. Luck lies in bed and wishes the poetman would bring him news of a legacy. Labor turns out at 6 o’clock, and with busy pen or ringing hammer lays the foundation of a competence. Luck whines. Labor whistles. Luck relies on chances. Labor on character. Luck slips down to indigence. Labor strides upward to independence,