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As we advance in life we learn the limits of our abilities.
As we advance in life we learn the limits of our abilities.
There is great ability in knowing how to conceal one's ability.
There is great ability in knowing how to conceal one's ability.
Put yourself in a state of mind where you say to yourself, "Here is an opportunity for me to celebrate read more
Put yourself in a state of mind where you say to yourself, "Here is an opportunity for me to celebrate like never before, my own power, my own ability to get myself to do whatever is necessary.
 They are able because they think they are able.
 [Lat., Possunt quia posse videntur.]  
 They are able because they think they are able.
 [Lat., Possunt quia posse videntur.] 
Any jackass can kick down a barn, but it takes a good carpenter to build one.
Any jackass can kick down a barn, but it takes a good carpenter to build one.
If you count all your assets you always show a profit.
If you count all your assets you always show a profit.
 To know how to hide one's ability is great skill.
 [Fr., C'est une grande habilete que de savoir cacher read more 
 To know how to hide one's ability is great skill.
 [Fr., C'est une grande habilete que de savoir cacher son 
habilete.] 
 Men, like bullets, go farthest when they are smoothest.
 [Ger., Die Menschen gehen wie Schiesskugeln weiter, wenn sie 
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 Men, like bullets, go farthest when they are smoothest.
 [Ger., Die Menschen gehen wie Schiesskugeln weiter, wenn sie 
abgeglattet sind.] 
Consider the postage stamp: its usefulness consists in the ability to stick to one thing till it gets there.
Consider the postage stamp: its usefulness consists in the ability to stick to one thing till it gets there.