It takes little talent to see clearly what lies under one's nose, a good deal of it to know in read more

It takes little talent to see clearly what lies under one's nose, a good deal of it to know in which direction to point that organ.

Talent works, genius creates.

Talent works, genius creates.

A talent somewhat above mediocrity, shrewd and not too sensitive, is more likely to rise in the world than genius.

A talent somewhat above mediocrity, shrewd and not too sensitive, is more likely to rise in the world than genius.

Nothing in this world can take the place of persistence. Talent will not; nothing is more common than unsuccessful people read more

Nothing in this world can take the place of persistence. Talent will not; nothing is more common than unsuccessful people with talent. Genius will not; unrewarded genius is almost a proverb. Education will not; the world is full of educated derelicts. Persistence and determination alone are omnipotent. The slogan "press on" has solved and always will solve the problems of the human race

Common sense is perhaps the most equally divided, but surely the most under-employed, talent in the world.

Common sense is perhaps the most equally divided, but surely the most under-employed, talent in the world.

All resources are not obvious; great managers find and develop available talent.

All resources are not obvious; great managers find and develop available talent.

I have no particular talent. I am merely inquisitive.

I have no particular talent. I am merely inquisitive.

Genius does what it must, talent does what it can.

Genius does what it must, talent does what it can.

A career is born in public -- talent in privacy.

A career is born in public -- talent in privacy.