Ralph Waldo Emerson: Talents differ; all is well and wisely put; If I cannot carry forests on my back, Neither can you crack a nut.

Talents differ; all is well and wisely put; If I cannot carry forests on my back — Ralph Waldo Emerson

Talents differ; all is well and wisely put; If I cannot carry forests on my back, Neither can you crack a nut.

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