INNOCENT
Definitions: (1) free from guilt or sin <especially through lack of knowledge of evil>; blameless; faultless; (2) without guile or cunning; lacking sophistication; ingenuous
Synonyms: clean-handed, immaculate, pure, simple, spotless, undefiled, virtuous
Quotes: Innocence is one of the most exciting things in the world. — Eartha Mae Kitt [born Eartha Mae Keith] (1927-2008) American singer & actress
When men are innocent, life shall be longer, and shall pass into the immortal, as gently as we awake from dreams. — Ralph Waldo Emerson (1803-1882) American philosopher
Comment: The quality of innocence is normally attributed to the purity and beauty of a new baby. It is such a compelling quality we are instantly drawn to that bright bundle of pure potential. As time goes on, adding the qualities of sincerity, grace, charm, and wonder to innocence blossoms the personality dynamically into a splendid, mature soul.
Color: white
Symbols: 1) sheep; 2) sweet pea and phlox flowers
INDUSTRIOUS
Definition: constantly, regularly, or habitually occupied; diligent; hard-working
Synonyms: active, assiduous, busy, sedulous
Saying: Hoc age (Latin): “Do this!” [Apply yourself to your talent.]
Idiom: Nose to the grindstone <attentive productive work>
Quotes: The harder you work, the luckier you get. — Gary James Player (1935-) South African Professional golfer
The only way to do a thing is do it when you can, and do it cheerfully, and sing and work and think and plan. The only real unhappy one is he who dares to shirk; the only really happy one is he who cares to work. — Lyman Frank Baum (1856-1919) The Road to Oz {1909}
Advice: All companies can benefit from fostering a more flexible environment creating a place where the most talented, industrious, and entrepreneurial people want to work. — Maynard G. Webb Jr. (1955-) American businessman & author
Symbol: bees