Nothing surely is as potent as a law that may not be disobeyed. It has the force of the water drop that hollows the stone. A small dainty task, if it be really daily, will beat the labours of a spasmodic Hercules. - Anthony Trollope
The labours of men of genius, however erroneously directed, scarcely ever fail in ultimately turning to the solid advantage of mankind. - Mary Shelley
A small daily task, if it be really daily, will beat the labours of a spasmodic Hercules. - Anthony Trollope
Children sweeten labours, but they make misfortunes more bitter.