We shall generally find that the triangular person has got into
the square hole, the oblong into the triangular, read more

We shall generally find that the triangular person has got into
the square hole, the oblong into the triangular, and a square
person has squeezed himself into the round hole.

Success is the maximum utilization of the ability that you have.

Success is the maximum utilization of the ability that you have.

They are able because they think they are able.

They are able because they think they are able.

We rate ability in men by what they finish, not by what they attempt

We rate ability in men by what they finish, not by what they attempt

He is the best sailor who can steer within fewest points of the wind, and exact a motive power out read more

He is the best sailor who can steer within fewest points of the wind, and exact a motive power out of the greatest obstacles.

Men take only their needs into consideration, never their abilities.

Men take only their needs into consideration, never their abilities.

A Traveller at Sparta, standing long upon one leg, said to a
Lacedaemonian, "I do not believe you can read more

A Traveller at Sparta, standing long upon one leg, said to a
Lacedaemonian, "I do not believe you can do as much." "True,"
said he. "but every goose can."

'Tis skill not strength that governs a ship.

'Tis skill not strength that governs a ship.

A Dwarfe on a Gyants shoulder sees further of the two.
[A dwarf on a giant's shoulder sees farther read more

A Dwarfe on a Gyants shoulder sees further of the two.
[A dwarf on a giant's shoulder sees farther of the two.]