Conciseness is the sister of talent.

Conciseness is the sister of talent.

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

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

A man possesses talent; genius possesses the man.

A man possesses talent; genius possesses the man.

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.

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.

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

Talent works, genius creates.

Talent works, genius creates.

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

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