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He who distrusts the security of chance takes more pains to effect the safety which results from labor. To find what you seek in the road of life, the best proverb of all is that which says: “Leave no stone unturned.”

— Bulwer

Bulwer

The point

Those who distrust the security of chance work harder to achieve safety through labor; the best proverb for finding what you seek is to leave no stone unturned.

Scripture
Audience
Adults
Tone
Practical · Encouraging
To tell aloud
under a minute · 41 words
Subjects
PerseveranceDiligenceChanceWorkLabor

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