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They are able because they think they are able.
They are able because they think they are able.
So may heaven's grace clear away the foam from the conscience,
that the river of thy thoughts may roll read more
So may heaven's grace clear away the foam from the conscience,
that the river of thy thoughts may roll limpid thenceforth,
[It., Se toso grazia risolva le schiume
Di vostra conscienza, si che chiaro
Per essa scenda della mente il fiume.]
Do what you can, with what you have, where you are.
Do what you can, with what you have, where you are.
A conscience without God is like a court without a judge.
A conscience without God is like a court without a judge.
Ability may get you to the top, but it takes character to keep you there.
Ability may get you to the top, but it takes character to keep you there.
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
The still small voice is wanted.
The still small voice is wanted.
A man must not deny his manifest abilities, for that is to evade his obligations.
A man must not deny his manifest abilities, for that is to evade his obligations.
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.
