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The winds and the waves are always on the side of the ablest navigators.
The winds and the waves are always on the side of the ablest navigators.
The abilities of man must fall short on one side or the other, like too scanty a blanket when you read more
The abilities of man must fall short on one side or the other, like too scanty a blanket when you are abed. If you pull it upon your shoulders, your feet are left bare; if you thrust it down to your feet, your shoulders are uncovered.
Wicked people are always surprised to find ability in those that are good.
Wicked people are always surprised to find ability in those that are good.
From each according to his abilities, to each according to his needs.
From each according to his abilities, to each according to his needs.
He could raise scruples dark and nice,
And after solve 'em in a trice;
As if Divinity read more
He could raise scruples dark and nice,
And after solve 'em in a trice;
As if Divinity had catch'd
The itch, on purpose to be scratched.
The carpenter is not the best who makes more chips than all the rest.
The carpenter is not the best who makes more chips than all the rest.
They are able because they think they are able.
They are able because they think they are able.
Everyone must row with the oars he has.
Everyone must row with the oars he has.
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.
