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Motivation will almost always beat mere talent.
Motivation will almost always beat mere talent.
Mediocrity knows nothing higher than itself; but talent instantly recognises genius.
Mediocrity knows nothing higher than itself; but talent instantly recognises genius.
The crowning blessing of life -- to be born with a bias to some pursuit.
The crowning blessing of life -- to be born with a bias to some pursuit.
He had a wonderful talent for packing thought close, and rendering it portable.rn
He had a wonderful talent for packing thought close, and rendering it portable.rn
Talent works, genius creates.
Talent works, genius creates.
Nothing in this world can take the place of persistence. Talent will not; nothing is more common than unsuccessful people read more
Nothing in this world can take the place of persistence. Talent will not; nothing is more common than unsuccessful people with talent. Genius will not; unrewarded genius is almost a proverb. Education will not; the world is full of educated derelicts. Persistence and determination alone are omnipotent. The slogan "press on" has solved and always will solve the problems of the human race
When I stand before God at the end of my life, I would hope that I would not have a read more
When I stand before God at the end of my life, I would hope that I would not have a single bit of talent left, and could say, "I used everything you gave me.
I thought my talent would transcend my outspokenness. I was wrong.
I thought my talent would transcend my outspokenness. I was wrong.
A man possesses talent; genius possesses the man.
A man possesses talent; genius possesses the man.
