Grat talents are the most lovely and often the most dangerous fruits on the tree of humanity. They hang upon read more

Grat talents are the most lovely and often the most dangerous fruits on the tree of humanity. They hang upon the most slender twigs that are easily snapped off.

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

A man possesses talent; genius possesses the man.

A man possesses talent; genius possesses the man.

Mediocrity knows nothing higher than itself; but talent instantly recognises genius.

Mediocrity knows nothing higher than itself; but talent instantly recognises genius.

I have no particular talent. I am merely inquisitive.

I have no particular talent. I am merely inquisitive.

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.

Doing easily what others find difficult is talent; doing what is impossible for talent is genius.

Doing easily what others find difficult is talent; doing what is impossible for talent is genius.

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

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

Each man has his own vocation; his talent is his call. There is one direction in which all space is read more

Each man has his own vocation; his talent is his call. There is one direction in which all space is open to him.