There is no substitute for talent. Industry and all its virtues are of no avail.

There is no substitute for talent. Industry and all its virtues are of no avail.

Motivation will almost always beat mere talent.

Motivation will almost always beat mere talent.

Genius does what it must, talent does what it can.

Genius does what it must, talent does what it can.

Talent works, genius creates.

Talent works, genius creates.

Talent is God given. Be humble. Fame is man-given. Be grateful. Conceit is self-given. Be careful.

Talent is God given. Be humble. Fame is man-given. Be grateful. Conceit is self-given. Be careful.

Mediocrity knows nothing higher than itself; but talent instantly recognises genius.

Mediocrity knows nothing higher than itself; but talent instantly recognises genius.

I would like to be remembered as someone who did the best she could with the talent she had.

I would like to be remembered as someone who did the best she could with the talent she had.

Doing easily what others find difficult is talent; doing what is impossible for talent is genius.

Doing easily what others find difficult is talent; doing what is impossible for talent is 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.