talent
No matter what anyone says or does, my task is to be good. — Marcus Aurelius
An experienced, industrious, ambitious, and often quite picturesque liar. — Mark Twain
My maxim was, la carrière est ouverte aux talents , without distinction of birth — Napoleon
There is only one favorable moment in war; talent consists in knowing how to sei — Napoleon
Ability is nothing without opportunity. — Napoleon
Blessed are those who have no talent! — Ralph Waldo Emerson
Talents differ; all is well and wisely put; If I cannot carry forests on my back — Ralph Waldo Emerson
Handel and Shakespeare have left us the best that any have left us; yet, in spit — Samuel Butler
C'est le privilège du vrai génie, et surtout du génie qui ouvre une carrière, de — Voltaire