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Natural abilities are like natural plants; they need pruning by study.
Natural abilities are like natural plants; they need pruning by study.
There is great ability in knowing how to conceal one's ability.
There is great ability in knowing how to conceal one's ability.
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.
Wicked people are always surprised to find ability in those that are good.
Wicked people are always surprised to find ability in those that are good.
Knowing what you can not do is more important than knowing what you can do. In fact, that's good taste.
Knowing what you can not do is more important than knowing what you can do. In fact, that's good taste.
Behind every able man, there are always other able men.
Behind every able man, there are always other able men.
A man dies still if he has done nothing, as one who has done much.
A man dies still if he has done nothing, as one who has done much.
People are always ready to admit a man's ability after he gets there.
People are always ready to admit a man's ability after he gets there.
Everyone must row with the oars he has.
Everyone must row with the oars he has.
