Jasper County Democrat, Volume 6, Number 21, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 29 August 1903 — Luck and Labor. [ARTICLE]

Luck and Labor.

If the boy who exclaims “Just my luck!” were truthful he would say “Just my laziness!” or “Just my inattention!” 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 postman would bring him news of a legacy. Labor turns out at 6 o’clock and with a busy pen or ringing hammer lays the foundation of a competence. Luck whines; labor whistles. Luck relies ou chances, labor on character. Luck slips down to indigence; labor strides upward to independence.—Christian Advocate.