"There is not a manufacturer or tradesman..." - Quote by Charles Dickens
There is not a manufacturer or tradesman in existence, who would not employ a man who takes a reasonable degree of pride in the appearance of himself and those about him, in preference to a sullen, slovenly fellow, who works doggedly on, regardless of his own clothing and that of his wife and children, and seeming to take pleasure or pride in nothing.
More by Charles Dickens
“Money and goods are certainly the best of references.”
“... Take another glass of wine, and excuse my mentioning that society as a body does not expect one to be so strictly conscientious in emptying one's glass, as to turn it bottom upwards with the rim on one's nose.”
“Industry is the soul of business and the keystone of prosperity.”
More on Work Ethic
“One of the great undiscovered joys of life comes from doing everything one attempts to the best of one's ability. The smallest task, well done, becomes a miracle of achievement.”
“People will work eight hours a day for pay, 10 hours a day for a good boss, and 24 hours a day for a good cause!”
“Effort is grossly underrated.”