"Brutes find out where their talents lie;..." - Quote by Jonathan Swift
Brutes find out where their talents lie; a bear will not attempt to fly.
More by Jonathan Swift
“A nice man is a man of nasty ideas.”
“This is every cook's opinion -no savory dish without an onion,but lest your kissing should be spoiledyour onions must be fully boiled.”
“Patience alleviates, as impatience augments, pain; thus persons of strong will suffer less than those who give way to irritation.”
More on Talent
“It is impossible that a genius - at least a literary genius - can ever be discovered by his intimates; they are so close to him that he is out of focus to them and they can't get at his proportions; they can't perceive that there is any considerable difference between his bulk and their own.”
“Genius learns from nature, its own nature. Talent learns from art.”
“I can't play guitar, but I can sure make it howl.”
More on Self Awareness
“The most important thing is not to think very much about oneself. To investigate candidly the charge; but not fussily, not very anxiously. On no account to retaliate by going to the other extreme -- thinking too much.”
“True Leadership always begins with the inner person.”
“Always check your inner statewith the lord of your HEART.”