Everyone has a talent. What is rare is the cpourage to follow the talent to the dark places where it read more

Everyone has a talent. What is rare is the cpourage to follow the talent to the dark places where it leads.

When I stand before God at the end of my life, I would hope that I would not have a read more

When I stand before God at the end of my life, I would hope that I would not have a single bit of talent left, and could say, "I used everything you gave me.

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

Put your talent into your work, but your genius into your life

Put your talent into your work, but your genius into your life

I thought my talent would transcend my outspokenness. I was wrong.

I thought my talent would transcend my outspokenness. I was wrong.

I have no particular talent. I am merely inquisitive.

I have no particular talent. I am merely inquisitive.

Motivation will almost always beat mere talent.

Motivation will almost always beat mere talent.

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

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

Talent works, genius creates.

Talent works, genius creates.