Samuel Johnson Quotes About Talent
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It generally happens that assurance keeps an even pace with ability.
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Exert your talents, and distinguish yourself, and don't think of retiring from the world, until the world will be sorry that you retire.
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His virtues walked their narrow round, Nor made a pause, nor left a void; And sure the Eternal Master found The single talent well employed.
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The true genius is a mind of large general powers, accidentally determined to some particular direction.
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Cunning has effect from the credulity of others, rather than from the abilities of those who are cunning. It requires no extraordinary talents to lie and deceive.
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Curiosity is one of the most permanent and certain characteristics of a vigorous intellect.
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There must always be some advantage on one side or the other, and it is better that advantage should be had by talents than by chance.
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