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As we advance in life we learn the limits of our abilities.
As we advance in life we learn the limits of our abilities.
Men are often capable of greater things than they perform. They are sent into the world with bills of credit, read more
Men are often capable of greater things than they perform. They are sent into the world with bills of credit, and seldom draw to their full extent.
The difference between what we do and what we are capable of doing would suffice to solve most of the read more
The difference between what we do and what we are capable of doing would suffice to solve most of the world's problems.
 Pigmies placed on the shoulders of giants see more than the 
giants themselves.  
 Pigmies placed on the shoulders of giants see more than the 
giants themselves. 
Ability may get you to the top, but it takes character to keep you there.
Ability may get you to the top, but it takes character to keep you there.
There is something that is much more scarce, something rarer than ability. It is the ability to recognize ability.
There is something that is much more scarce, something rarer than ability. It is the ability to recognize ability.
I know of no more encouraging fact than the unquestionable ability of man to elevate his life by conscious endeavor.
I know of no more encouraging fact than the unquestionable ability of man to elevate his life by conscious endeavor.
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.
Ability is a poor man's wealth.
Ability is a poor man's wealth.