quotations about ability
The desire of appearing persons of ability often prevents our being so.
FRANÇOIS DE LA ROCHEFOUCAULD
Moral Maxims
François de La Rochefoucauld (15 September 1613 - 17 March 1680) was a noted French moralist. He is part of the literary movement of classicism and best known for his maxims, which had a profound influence on German philosopher Friedrich Nietzsche.
Your ability is as good as money in the bank.
BOB NEAL
"The Countryman: Fully engaged vs. check the box", Daily Bulldog, January 5, 2017
To become an able man in any profession, there are three things necessary -- nature, study, and practice.
ARISTOTLE
attributed, Day's Collacon
Aristotle (384 - 322 BC) was a Greek philosopher during the Classical period in Ancient Greece. A student of Plato, he was the founder of the Lyceum, the Peripatetic school of philosophy, and the Aristotelian tradition. His writings have exerted a unique influence on almost every form of knowledge in the West and continue to be a subject of contemporary philosophical discussion.
To be sure, ability is rightfully the first thing employers should assess when hiring a potential employee. It is, after all, the only tangible criterion.
ERIC SWENSON
The Five A's of Great Employees
Don't doubt your abilities, believe in yourself and always trust your gut feeling -- it's an important instinct.
DAVID WELCH
"Chief encounters: believe in yourself, embrace change and don't doubt your abilities", Third Force News, February 9, 2016
The greatest thing a man can do in this world, is to make the most possible out of the stuff that has been given him. This is success, and there is no other.
ORISON SWETT MARDEN
Learn to Expect a Great Deal of Life
Ability wins us the esteem of the true men; luck that of the people.
LA ROCHEFOUCAULD
Maxims
François de La Rochefoucauld (15 September 1613 - 17 March 1680) was a noted French moralist. He is part of the literary movement of classicism and best known for his maxims, which had a profound influence on German philosopher Friedrich Nietzsche.
The abilities of man have not been exhausted; nothing has been done by him that cannot be better done; there is no effort of science or art that may not be exceeded, no depth of philosophy that cannot be deeper sounded, no flight of imagination that may not be passed by strong and soaring wing.
JEAN PAUL
The Spirit of the Age, vol. 1-2
Ability is that sufficiency which cometh from God.
J. WYCLIFFE
attributed, Day's Collacon
Constructive criticism is painful. It stings as it pierces your ego and makes you doubt your abilities. But what is painful is essential to your growth.
GREGG STEINBERG
"Do you value constructive criticism? Good thing Harper Lee did", The Tennessean, February 28, 2016
Ability in man is an apt good, if it be applied to good ends.
DIOGENES
attributed, Day's Collacon
The more confident you feel out there, the more your ability is going to show.
CARLOS GONZALEZ
"Story's first week in the majors is one for the record books", Oakland Press, April 11, 2016
Those who constantly think highly of themselves, and are presumptuous usually end up failing. This is why even if you're capable, you should remain prudent and modest, because doing your tasks to the best of your ability is what will stand out in the end.
JACK MA
"Viral Article 'Jack Ma's Most Powerful Sayings' Is Probably Another List Of Quotes He Never Said", Vulcan Post, January 15, 2017
Ability for stupendous toil is lodged in every human spirit, a grand gift from the God of nature; but only the persevering worker knows what this latent power is able to achieve.
ELIAS LYMAN MAGOON
Proverbs for the People
The abilities of man must fall short on one side or other, like too scanty a blanket when you are abed; if you pull it upon your shoulders, you leave your feet bare; if you thrust it down upon your feet, your shoulders are uncovered.
SIR WILLIAM TEMPLE
The Works of Sir William Temple
Ability is a poor man's wealth.
MATTHEW WREN
attributed, Day's Collacon
It requires no small degree of ability to know when to conceal one's ability.
FRANÇOIS DE LA ROCHEFOUCAULD
Moral Maxims
François de La Rochefoucauld (15 September 1613 - 17 March 1680) was a noted French moralist. He is part of the literary movement of classicism and best known for his maxims, which had a profound influence on German philosopher Friedrich Nietzsche.
Let each one do according to his ability.
TERENCE
attributed, Day's Collacon
I always tell our guys, play as if you have no ability. Play as if your ability is the last thing you have. I've got to focus, I've got to have attention to detail, my alignments, my assignments, where are my hands going to be. And when you do that, then your ability jumps out, then you have greatness.
JIMBO FISHER
"FSU starting CB Tarvarus McFadden's bounce-back mentality paying off", Orlando Sentinel, October 11, 2016
How few there are who are furnished with abilities sufficient to recommend their actions to the admiration of the world, and distinguish themselves from the rest of mankind.
RICHARD STEELE
The Spectator, Dec. 22, 1711