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The world is like a board with holes in it, and the square men
have got into the round read more
The world is like a board with holes in it, and the square men
have got into the round holes, and the round into the square.
People are always ready to admit a man's ability after he gets there.
People are always ready to admit a man's ability after he gets there.
Natural abilities are like natural plants; they need pruning by study.
Natural abilities are like natural plants; they need pruning by study.
A man dies still if he has done nothing, as one who has done much.
A man dies still if he has done nothing, as one who has done much.
God does not ask about our ability, but our availability.
God does not ask about our ability, but our availability.
There is something that is much more scarce, something finer far, something rarer than ability. It is the ability to read more
There is something that is much more scarce, something finer far, something rarer than ability. It is the ability to recognize ability.
Skill and confidence are an unconquered army.
Skill and confidence are an unconquered army.
Everyone must row with the oars he has.
Everyone must row with the oars he has.
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.
