Martyrdom is the only way a man can become famous without ability.

Martyrdom is the only way a man can become famous without ability.

Behind every able man, there are always other able men.

Behind every able man, there are always other able men.

Men who undertake considerable things, even in a regular way,
ought to give us ground to presume ability.

Men who undertake considerable things, even in a regular way,
ought to give us ground to presume ability.

Ability hits the mark where presumption overshoots and diffidence falls short.

Ability hits the mark where presumption overshoots and diffidence falls short.

They are able because they think they are able.

They are able because they think they are able.

I add this, that rational ability without education has oftener raised man to glory and virtue, than education without natural read more

I add this, that rational ability without education has oftener raised man to glory and virtue, than education without natural ability.

Executive ability is deciding quickly and getting somebody else to do the work.

Executive ability is deciding quickly and getting somebody else to do the work.

Could swell the soul to rage, or kindle soft desire.

Could swell the soul to rage, or kindle soft desire.

It is a fine thing to have ability, but the ability to discover ability in others is the true test.

It is a fine thing to have ability, but the ability to discover ability in others is the true test.