A Traveller at Sparta, standing long upon one leg, said to a
Lacedaemonian, "I do not believe you can read more

A Traveller at Sparta, standing long upon one leg, said to a
Lacedaemonian, "I do not believe you can do as much." "True,"
said he. "but every goose can."

Everyone must row with the oars he has.

Everyone must row with the oars he has.

Any jackass can kick down a barn, but it takes a good carpenter to build one.

Any jackass can kick down a barn, but it takes a good carpenter to build one.

From each according to his abilities, to each according to his needs.

From each according to his abilities, to each according to his needs.

Do what you can, with what you have, where you are.

Do what you can, with what you have, where you are.

They are able because they think they are able.

They are able because they think they are able.

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.

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.

He is the best sailor who can steer within fewest points of the wind, and exact a motive power out read more

He is the best sailor who can steer within fewest points of the wind, and exact a motive power out of the greatest obstacles.