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As we advance in life, we learn the limits of our abilities.
As we advance in life, we learn the limits of our abilities.
When people find a man of the most distinguished abilities as a writer their inferior while he is with them, read more
When people find a man of the most distinguished abilities as a writer their inferior while he is with them, it must be highly gratifying to them.
Do what you can, with what you have, where you are.
Do what you can, with what you have, where you are.
Behind every able man, there are always other able men.
Behind every able man, there are always other able men.
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.
For as our modern wits behold,
Mounted a pick-back on the old,
Much farther off, much further read more
For as our modern wits behold,
Mounted a pick-back on the old,
Much farther off, much further he,
Rais'd on his aged Beast, could see.
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.
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.
If you count all your assets you always show a profit.
If you count all your assets you always show a profit.
