Diligence

A Russian medal awarded for diligence and zeal

Diligence is steadfast application, assiduousness and industry—the virtue of hard work. It is one of the seven heavenly virtues.

Diligent behavior is indicative of a work ethic — a belief that work is good in itself.^[1]

Diligence in students

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academic performance.  This is especially found in younger students.  The support of parents is significant in encouraging students to be diligent.^[2]  Other factors which encourage diligence in students include discipline,  concentration, conformity and spirituality.^[3]

Diligence in Buddhism

The last words of the Buddha was "Strive on with diligence". Diligence is an integral part of all Buddhist teaching, and is considered the fourth of the pāramitā. In Mahayana tradition diligence is the third pāramitā and the first which is said to lead to liberation. The practice of diligence will bring an increase of qualities.^[4]

Due diligence

Due diligence is the necessary amount of diligence required in a professional activity to avoid being negligent. This commonly arises in major acquisitions where the legal principle of caveat emptor (let the buyer beware) requires the purchaser to make a diligent survey of the property or service.^[5]

References

^ "The Concept of the Work Ethic", Work and society, Hong Kong University Press, 1996, pp. 136–137, ISBN 978-962-209-391-1
^ Christon G Arthur (2002), Student Diligence and Student Diligence Support: Predictors of Academic Success. (PDF)
^ H Bernard, DD Drake, JJ Pace (1996), "Student-Centered Educational Reform: The Impact of Parental and Educator Support of Student Diligence" (PDF), School Community Journal{{citation}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
^ Je Gampopa (1994), Gems of Dharma, Jewels of Freedom, Altea Publishing, p. 163, ISBN 952455501 {{citation}}: Check |isbn= value: length (help)
^ N.J. Margetson, "What is meant by "due diligence"?", The system of liability of articles III and IV of the Hague (Visby) Rules, pp. 43 et seq.

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[1] "The Concept of the Work Ethic", Work and society, Hong Kong University Press, 1996, pp. 136–137, ISBN 978-962-209-391-1

[2] Christon G Arthur (2002), Student Diligence and Student Diligence Support: Predictors of Academic Success. (PDF)

[3] H Bernard, DD Drake, JJ Pace (1996), "Student-Centered Educational Reform: The Impact of Parental and Educator Support of Student Diligence" (PDF), School Community Journal{{citation}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)

[4] Je Gampopa (1994), Gems of Dharma, Jewels of Freedom, Altea Publishing, p. 163, ISBN 952455501 {{citation}}: Check |isbn= value: length (help)

[5] N.J. Margetson, "What is meant by "due diligence"?", The system of liability of articles III and IV of the Hague (Visby) Rules, pp. 43 et seq.

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