62. Perseverance

Never say in weakness, "This task is too difficult." 
Perseverance will confer the ability to accomplish it.

Beware of leaving any work undone, remembering that the world 
abandons those who abandon their work unfinished.

The pride of profuse giving dwells only
with the dignity of diligent effort.

Like the swordsmanship of an effeminate man, the philanthropy 
of those who avoid hard work will end in failure.

Standing like a pillar, he who prefers work to pleasure 
supports his family and sweeps away their every sad sorrow.

Perseverance generates prosperity, 
and the lack of it engenders poverty.

They say the black ogress called Misfortune lurks in laziness,
while Goddess Fortune lingers in the laboring toils of active men.

To be destitute of good fortune is no one's disgrace, but shame 
belongs to those devoid of wisdom and tenacity.

Though destiny decrees that one's deeds will fail,
the wages for determined work are always paid.

Those who strive with tireless exertion and remain undaunted
will live to behold the backside of retreating Fate.