There is something that is much more scarce, something rarer than ability. It is the ability to recognize ability.

There is something that is much more scarce, something rarer than ability. It is the ability to recognize ability.

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.

The fox has many tricks. The hedgehog has but one. But that is the best of all.

The fox has many tricks. The hedgehog has but one. But that is the best of all.

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

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.

'Tis skill not strength that governs a ship.

'Tis skill not strength that governs a ship.

If you count all your assets you always show a profit.

If you count all your assets you always show a profit.

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 know how to hide one's ability is great skill.
[Fr., C'est une grande habilete que de savoir cacher read more

To know how to hide one's ability is great skill.
[Fr., C'est une grande habilete que de savoir cacher son
habilete.]