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Mediocrity knows nothing higher than itself; but talent instantly recognises genius.
Mediocrity knows nothing higher than itself; but talent instantly recognises genius.
A man possesses talent; genius possesses the man.
A man possesses talent; genius possesses the man.
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.
A career is born in public -- talent in privacy.
A career is born in public -- talent in privacy.
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.
I have no particular talent. I am merely inquisitive.
I have no particular talent. I am merely inquisitive.
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.
Hide not your talents. They for use were made. What's a sundial in the shade?
Hide not your talents. They for use were made. What's a sundial in the shade?
Everyone has talent. What is rare is the courage to follow the talent to the dark place where it leads.
Everyone has talent. What is rare is the courage to follow the talent to the dark place where it leads.
