The winds and the waves are always on the side of the ablest navigators.

The winds and the waves are always on the side of the ablest navigators.

They are able because they think they are able.
[Lat., Possunt quia posse videntur.]

They are able because they think they are able.
[Lat., Possunt quia posse videntur.]

Ability is a poor man's wealth.

Ability is a poor man's wealth.

We rate ability in men by what they finish, not by what they attempt

We rate ability in men by what they finish, not by what they attempt

Behind every able man, there are always other able men.

Behind every able man, there are always other able men.

Pigmies placed on the shoulders of giants see more than the
giants themselves.

Pigmies placed on the shoulders of giants see more than the
giants themselves.

This restless world
Is full of chances, which by habit's power
To learn to bear is easier read more

This restless world
Is full of chances, which by habit's power
To learn to bear is easier than to shun.

What's the use of a fine house if you haven't got a tolerable planet to put it on?

What's the use of a fine house if you haven't got a tolerable planet to put it on?

You are the only person on earth who can use your ability.

You are the only person on earth who can use your ability.