Quotes about Talent

Thousands of geniuses live and die undiscovered—either by themselves or by others.

Some people without possessing genius have a remarkable power of stimulating it.

Ordinary people merely think how they shall 'spend' their time; a man of talent tries to 'use' it.

Genius is an intellect that has become unfaithful to its destiny.

Ordinary people think merely how they shall spend their time; a man of any talent tries to use it.

The businessman who wishes to gain a market by throttling a superior competitor, the worker who wants a share of his employer's wealth, the artist who envies a rival's higher talent - they're all wishing facts out of existence and destruction is the only means of their wish. If they pursue it, they will not achieve a market, a fortune, or an immortal fame - they will merely destroy production

The writer who develops a beautiful style, but has nothing to say, represents a kind of arrested esthetic development; he is like a pianist who acquires a brilliant technique by playing finger-exercises, but never gives a concert.

she had always looked for sparks of competence, like a diamond prospector in an unpromising wasteland.

When you engage in a work that taps your talent and fuels your passion -- that rises out of a great need in the world that you feel drawn by conscience to meet -- therein lies your voice, your calling, your soul's code.

If you want the secondary greatness of recognized talent, focus first on primary greatness of character

Jimmy Van Heusen was a top security test pilot in World War II as well as being a great songwriter. He was absolutely incredible. Van Heusen inspired me to write music.

The artist's talent sits uneasy as an object of public acclaim, having been so long an object of private despair.