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.

There is great ability in knowing how to conceal one's ability.

There is great ability in knowing how to conceal one's ability.

Could swell the soul to rage, or kindle soft desire.

Could swell the soul to rage, or kindle soft desire.

The question "Who ought to be boss?" is like as "Who ought to be the tenor in the quartet?" Obviously, read more

The question "Who ought to be boss?" is like as "Who ought to be the tenor in the quartet?" Obviously, the man who can sing tenor.

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

God does not ask about our ability, but our availability.

God does not ask about our ability, but our availability.

He is the best sailor who can steer within fewest points of the wind, and exact a motive power out read more

He is the best sailor who can steer within fewest points of the wind, and exact a motive power out of the greatest obstacles.

I think that God, in creating man, somewhat overestimated his ability.

I think that God, in creating man, somewhat overestimated his ability.

You have to have confidence in your ability, and then be tough enough to follow through.

You have to have confidence in your ability, and then be tough enough to follow through.