Robert Louis StevensonAn intelligent person, looking out of his eyes and hearkening in his ears, with a smile on his face all the time, will get more true education than many another in a life of heroic vigils".
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Jean de la Fontaine said: "An intelligent person, looking out of his eyes and hearkening in his ears, with a smile on his face all the time, will get more true education than many another in a life of heroic vigils". The idea is that success comes from dedication and hard work. If you want to be successful, you need to do your homework and learn your lessons.
Source: An Apology For Idlers
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