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Taking initiative3 quotes
God helps them that help themselves. — Benjamin Franklin · 1736Prayer is indeed good, but while calling on the gods a man should himself lend a hand. — Hippocrates · 370 BCHelp thyself and Heaven will help thee. — Jean de La Fontaine · 1668God's favor2 quotes
God helps them that help themselves. — Benjamin Franklin · 1736Help thyself and Heaven will help thee. — Jean de La Fontaine · 1668Hard work1 quote
God helps them that help themselves. — Benjamin Franklin · 1736Locus of control1 quote
Help thyself and Heaven will help thee. — Jean de La Fontaine · 1668Luck1 quote
God helps them that help themselves. — Benjamin Franklin · 1736Prayer1 quote
Prayer is indeed good, but while calling on the gods a man should himself lend a hand. — Hippocrates · 370 BC