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The dwarf sees farther than the giant, when he has the giant's
shoulders to mount on.
The dwarf sees farther than the giant, when he has the giant's
shoulders to mount on.
A dwarf is small even if he stands on a mountain; a colossus
keeps his height, even if he read more
A dwarf is small even if he stands on a mountain; a colossus
keeps his height, even if he stands in a well.
[Lat., Parvus pumilio, licet in monte constiterit; colossus
magnitudinem suam servabit, etiam si steterit in puteo.]
If you count all your assets you always show a profit.
If you count all your assets you always show a profit.
Every person is responsible for all the good with the scope of
his abilities, and for no more, and read more
Every person is responsible for all the good with the scope of
his abilities, and for no more, and none can tell whose sphere is
the largest.
- Gail Hamilton (pseudonym of Mary Abigail Dodge),
From each according to his abilities, to each according to his needs.
From each according to his abilities, to each according to his needs.
Could swell the soul to rage, or kindle soft desire.
Could swell the soul to rage, or kindle soft desire.
If you can't learn to do it well, learn to enjoy doing it badly.
If you can't learn to do it well, learn to enjoy doing it badly.
Ability is of little account without opportunity.
Ability is of little account without opportunity.
We all have ability. The difference is how we use it.
We all have ability. The difference is how we use it.