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When I stand before God at the end of my life, I would hope that I would not have a read more
When I stand before God at the end of my life, I would hope that I would not have a single bit of talent left, and could say, "I used everything you gave me.
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.
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
The luck of having talent is not enough; one must also have a talent for luck.
The luck of having talent is not enough; one must also have a talent for luck.
A really great talent finds its happiness in execution.
A really great talent finds its happiness in execution.
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.
Talent is a matter of quantity. Talent does not write on page, it writes three hundred.
Talent is a matter of quantity. Talent does not write on page, it writes three hundred.
A man possesses talent; genius possesses the man.
A man possesses talent; genius possesses the man.
I put all my genius into my life; I put only my talent into my works.
I put all my genius into my life; I put only my talent into my works.