Talent Quotes

We are always more anxious to be distinguished for a talent which we do not possess, than to be praised for the fifteen which we do possess.

It doesn't pay to be good at something unless you are the absolute best at it.

We believe that if men have the talent to invent need machines that put men out of work, they have the talent to put those men back to work.

My focus has always been on talent over looks. This theme of people putting an emphasis on looks first has been a constant reminder throughout my life that most people don’t see things in the same way that I do.

The talent should speak for itself.

Appearance can always be changed, but the talent stays the same.

Natural ability without education has more often attained to glory and virtue than education without natural ability.

You have to have confidence in your ability, and then be tough enough to follow through.

Use what talents you possess: the woods would be very silent if no birds sang there except those that sang best.

Toil to make yourself remarkable by some talent or other.

Whatever you are by nature, keep to it; never desert your line of talent. Be what nature intended you for and you will succeed.

If you have a talent, use it in every which way possible. Don't hoard it. Don't dole it out like a miser. Spend it lavishly like a millionaire intent on going broke.

Hide not your talents, they for use were made. What's a sun-dial in the shade?

Put yourself on view. This brings your talents to light.

Work while you have the light. You are responsible for the talent that has been entrusted to you.

Everyone has talent. What is rare is the courage to follow the talent to the dark place where it leads.

Mediocrity knows nothing higher than itself, but talent instantly recognizes genius.

Getting ahead in a difficult profession requires avid faith in yourself. That is why some people with mediocre talent, but with great inner drive, go much further than people with vastly superior talent.

Great ability develops and reveals itself increasingly with every new assignment.