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When people find a man of the most distinguished abilities as a writer their inferior while he is with them, read more
When people find a man of the most distinguished abilities as a writer their inferior while he is with them, it must be highly gratifying to them.
All endeavor calls for the ability to tramp the last mile, shape the last plan, endure the last hours toil. read more
All endeavor calls for the ability to tramp the last mile, shape the last plan, endure the last hours toil. The fight to the finish spirit is the one... characteristic we must posses if we are to face the future as finishers.
To the very last, he [Napolean] had a kind of idea, that, namely,
of "la carriere ouverte aux talents"--the read more
To the very last, he [Napolean] had a kind of idea, that, namely,
of "la carriere ouverte aux talents"--the tools to him that can
handle them.
The wicked are always surprised to find ability in the good.
[Fr., Les merchants sont toujours surpris de trouver read more
The wicked are always surprised to find ability in the good.
[Fr., Les merchants sont toujours surpris de trouver de
l'habilete dans les bons.]
There is great ability in knowing how to conceal one's ability.
There is great ability in knowing how to conceal one's ability.
The wind and the waves are always on the side of the ablest navigators.
The wind and the waves are always on the side of the ablest navigators.
As we advance in life we learn the limits of our abilities.
As we advance in life we learn the limits of our abilities.
From each according to his abilities, to each according to his needs.
From each according to his abilities, to each according to his needs.
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.
