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To the very last, he [Napolean] had a kind of idea, that, namely,
of "la carriere ouverte aux talents"--the read more
To the very last, he [Napolean] had a kind of idea, that, namely,
of "la carriere ouverte aux talents"--the tools to him that can
handle them.
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.
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."
There is great ability in knowing how to conceal one's ability.
There is great ability in knowing how to conceal one's ability.
God does not ask about our ability, but our availability.
God does not ask about our ability, but our availability.
As we advance in life we learn the limits of our abilities.
As we advance in life we learn the limits of our abilities.
Ability hits the mark where presumption overshoots and diffidence falls short.
Ability hits the mark where presumption overshoots and diffidence falls short.
'Tis skill not strength that governs a ship.
'Tis skill not strength that governs a ship.
From each according to his abilities, to each according to his needs.
From each according to his abilities, to each according to his needs.
