ABILITY

 

No man is without some quality, by the due application of
which he might deserve well of the world; and whoever he be that has
but little in his power should be in haste to do that little, lest he
be confounded with him that can do nothing.--DR. JOHNSON.

We judge ourselves by what we feel capable of doing, while others
judge us by what we have already done.--LONGFELLOW.

Every person is responsible for all the good within the scope of his
abilities, and for no more.--GAIL HAMILTON.

The possession of great powers no doubt carries with it a contempt for
mere external show.--JAMES A. GARFIELD.

The art of using moderate abilities to advantage wins praise, and often
acquires more reputation than actual brilliancy.--LA ROCHEFOUCAULD.

Ability is a poor man's wealth.--MATTHEW WREN.

The measure of capacity is the measure of sphere to either man or
woman.--ELIZABETH OAKES SMITH.

Natural ability can almost compensate for the want of every kind of
cultivation; but no cultivation of the mind can make up for the want
of natural ability.--SCHOPENHAUER.

An able man shows his spirit by gentle words and resolute actions.
--CHESTERFIELD.