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Ability is of little account without opportunity.
Ability is of little account without opportunity.
The fox has many tricks. The hedgehog has but one. But that is the best of all.
The fox has many tricks. The hedgehog has but one. But that is the best of all.
The question "Who ought to be boss?" is like as "Who ought to be the tenor in the quartet?" Obviously, read more
The question "Who ought to be boss?" is like as "Who ought to be the tenor in the quartet?" Obviously, the man who can sing tenor.
We rate ability in men by what they finish, not by what they attempt
We rate ability in men by what they finish, not by what they attempt
As we advance in life, we learn the limits of our abilities.
As we advance in life, we learn the limits of our abilities.
Natural abilities can almost compensate for the want of every kind of cultivation, but no cultivation of the mind can read more
Natural abilities can almost compensate for the want of every kind of cultivation, but no cultivation of the mind can make up for the want of natural abilities.
Ability hits the mark where presumption overshoots and diffidence falls short.
Ability hits the mark where presumption overshoots and diffidence falls short.
Natural abilities are like natural plants; they need pruning by study.
Natural abilities are like natural plants; they need pruning by study.
If you can't learn to do it well, learn to enjoy doing it badly.
If you can't learn to do it well, learn to enjoy doing it badly.
