They who lack talent expect things to happen without effort. They ascribe failure to a lack of inspiration or ability, or to misfortune, rather than to insufficient application. At the core of every true talent there is an awareness of the difficulties inherent in any achievement, and the confidence that by persistence and patience something worthwhile will be realized. Thus talent is a species of vigor.
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But if you will not do so, behold, you have sinned against the Lord, and be sure your sin will find you out. [Numb!2:23].
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The doubt of an earnest, thoughtful, patient and laborious mind is worthy of respect. In such doubt may be found indeed more faith than in half the creeds. - Means and Ends of Education.
To have a grievance is to have a purpose in life.
To have a grievance is to have a purpose in life.
You are at enmity with yourself.
You are at enmity with yourself.
Hatred can be overcome only by love.
Hatred can be overcome only by love.
The people of the world having once been deceived, suspect deceit in truth itself.
The people of the world having once been deceived, suspect deceit in truth itself.
Show me a good loser and I'll show you an idiot.
Show me a good loser and I'll show you an idiot.
