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.

Motivation will almost always beat mere talent.

Motivation will almost always beat mere talent.

There is no substitute for talent. Industry and all its virtues are of no avail.

There is no substitute for talent. Industry and all its virtues are of no avail.

The luck of having talent is not enough; one must also have a talent for luck.

The luck of having talent is not enough; one must also have a talent for luck.

There is nothing new in art except talent.rn

There is nothing new in art except talent.rn

He had a wonderful talent for packing thought close, and rendering it portable.rn

He had a wonderful talent for packing thought close, and rendering it portable.rn

Hide not your talents. They for use were made. What's a sundial in the shade?

Hide not your talents. They for use were made. What's a sundial in the shade?

The crowning blessing of life -- to be born with a bias to some pursuit.

The crowning blessing of life -- to be born with a bias to some pursuit.

Everyone according to their talent and every talent according to its work.

Everyone according to their talent and every talent according to its work.