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

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 wins us the esteem of the true men; luck, that of the people.

Ability wins us the esteem of the true men; luck, that of the people.

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

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

I add this, that rational ability without education has oftener raised man to glory and virtue, than education without natural read more

I add this, that rational ability without education has oftener raised man to glory and virtue, than education without natural ability.

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.

If you can't learn to do it well, learn to enjoy doing it badly.

If you can't learn to do it well, learn to enjoy doing it badly.

Natural abilities are like natural plants; they need pruning by study.

Natural abilities are like natural plants; they need pruning by study.

Anything you're good at contributes to happiness.

Anything you're good at contributes to happiness.