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.

Magic is believing in yourself, if you can do that, you can make anything happen.

Magic is believing in yourself, if you can do that, you can make anything happen.

That's the thing with magic. You've got to know it's still here, all around us, or it just stays invisible read more

That's the thing with magic. You've got to know it's still here, all around us, or it just stays invisible for you.

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

Everyone according to their talent and every talent according to its work.

Everyone according to their talent and every talent according to its work.

Mediocrity knows nothing higher than itself; but talent instantly recognises genius.

Mediocrity knows nothing higher than itself; but talent instantly recognises genius.

Talent works, genius creates.

Talent works, genius creates.

Love can sometimes be magic. But magic can sometimes... just be an illusion.

Love can sometimes be magic. But magic can sometimes... just be an illusion.

Motivation will almost always beat mere talent.

Motivation will almost always beat mere talent.