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Consider the postage stamp: its usefulness consists in the ability to stick to one thing till it gets there.
Consider the postage stamp: its usefulness consists in the ability to stick to one thing till it gets there.
There is great ability in knowing how to conceal one's ability.
There is great ability in knowing how to conceal one's ability.
To the very last, he [Napolean] had a kind of idea, that, namely,
of "la carriere ouverte aux talents"--the read more
To the very last, he [Napolean] had a kind of idea, that, namely,
of "la carriere ouverte aux talents"--the tools to him that can
handle them.
The wind and the waves are always on the side of the ablest navigators.
The wind and the waves are always on the side of the ablest navigators.
They are able because they think they are able.
They are able because they think they are able.
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.
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.
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.
