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Genius does what it must, talent does what it can.
Genius does what it must, talent does what it can.
Mediocrity knows nothing higher than itself; but talent instantly recognises genius.
Mediocrity knows nothing higher than itself; but talent instantly recognises 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
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.
There is nothing new in art except talent.rn
There is nothing new in art except talent.rn
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.
If you have a talent, use it in every which way possible. Don’t hoard it. Don’t dole it out like read more
If you have a talent, use it in every which way possible. Don’t hoard it. Don’t dole it out like a miser. Spend it lavishly, like a millionaire intent on going broke.
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.
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?
