I do not want to die ... until I have faithfully made the most of my talent and cultivated the read more

I do not want to die ... until I have faithfully made the most of my talent and cultivated the seed that was placed in me until the last small twig has grown.

It takes little talent to see clearly what lies under one's nose, a good deal of it to know in read more

It takes little talent to see clearly what lies under one's nose, a good deal of it to know in which direction to point that organ.

Genius does what it must, talent does what it can.

Genius does what it must, talent does what it can.

A really great talent finds its happiness in execution.

A really great talent finds its happiness in execution.

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

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

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 can't excell with talent, triumph with effort.

If you can't excell with talent, triumph with effort.

Motivation will almost always beat mere talent.

Motivation will almost always beat mere talent.

I have no particular talent. I am merely inquisitive.

I have no particular talent. I am merely inquisitive.