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When people find a man of the most distinguished abilities as a writer their inferior while he is with them, read more
When people find a man of the most distinguished abilities as a writer their inferior while he is with them, it must be highly gratifying to them.
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
Ability is the art of getting credit for all the home runs somebody else hits.
Ability is the art of getting credit for all the home runs somebody else hits.
Do what you can, with what you have, where you are.
Do what you can, with what you have, where you are.
Skill and confidence are an unconquered army.
Skill and confidence are an unconquered army.
Natural abilities are like natural plants; they need pruning by study.
Natural abilities are like natural plants; they need pruning by study.
Read my little fable:
He that runs may read.
Most can raise the flowers now,
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Read my little fable:
He that runs may read.
Most can raise the flowers now,
For all have got the seed.
Anything you're good at contributes to happiness.
Anything you're good at contributes to happiness.
A man dies still if he has done nothing, as one who has done much.
A man dies still if he has done nothing, as one who has done much.
