Talent hits a target no one else can hit; Genius hits a target no one else can see.

Talent hits a target no one else can hit; Genius hits a target no one else can see.

There is no substitute for talent. Industry and all its virtues are of no avail.

There is no substitute for talent. Industry and all its virtues are of no avail.

I thought my talent would transcend my outspokenness. I was wrong.

I thought my talent would transcend my outspokenness. I was wrong.

If you can't excell with talent, triumph with effort.

If you can't excell with talent, triumph with effort.

Every work of Genius is tinctured by the feelings, and often
originates in the events of times.

Every work of Genius is tinctured by the feelings, and often
originates in the events of times.

His genius he was quite content in one brief sentence to define; Of inspiration one percent, of perspiration, ninety nine.

His genius he was quite content in one brief sentence to define; Of inspiration one percent, of perspiration, ninety nine.

Each man has his own vocation; his talent is his call. There is one direction in which all space is read more

Each man has his own vocation; his talent is his call. There is one direction in which all space is open to him.

Nothing in this world can take the place of persistence. Talent will not; nothing is more common than unsuccessful people read more

Nothing in this world can take the place of persistence. Talent will not; nothing is more common than unsuccessful people with talent. Genius will not; unrewarded genius is almost a proverb. Education will not; the world is full of educated derelicts. Persistence and determination alone are omnipotent. The slogan "press on" has solved and always will solve the problems of the human race

Genius without education is like silver in the mine.

Genius without education is like silver in the mine.