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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.
Consider the postage stamp: its usefulness consists in the ability to stick to one thing till it gets there.
Consider the postage stamp: its usefulness consists in the ability to stick to one thing till it gets there.
He is the best sailor who can steer within fewest points of the wind, and exact a motive power out read more
He is the best sailor who can steer within fewest points of the wind, and exact a motive power out of the greatest obstacles.
Men are often capable of greater things than they perform. They are sent into the world with bills of credit, read more
Men are often capable of greater things than they perform. They are sent into the world with bills of credit, and seldom draw to their full extent.
From such crooked wood as that which man is made of, nothing straight can be fashioned.
From such crooked wood as that which man is made of, nothing straight can be fashioned.
Anything you're good at contributes to happiness.
Anything you're good at contributes to happiness.
The Creator has not given you a longing to do that which you have no ability to do.
The Creator has not given you a longing to do that which you have no ability to do.
You are the only person on earth who can use your ability.
You are the only person on earth who can use your ability.
Ability is of little account without opportunity.
Ability is of little account without opportunity.
