From such crooked wood as that which man is made of, nothing straight can be fashioned.

From such crooked wood as that which man is made of, nothing straight can be fashioned.

It is a fine thing to have ability, but the ability to discover ability in others is the true test.

It is a fine thing to have ability, but the ability to discover ability in others is the true test.

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.

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.

Skill and confidence are an unconquered army.

Skill and confidence are an unconquered army.

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.

Everyone must row with the oars he has.

Everyone must row with the oars he has.

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.

Behind every able man, there are always other able men.

Behind every able man, there are always other able men.