It takes people a long time to learn the difference between talent and genius, especially ambitious young men and women.

Quote by Louisa May Alcott

Topics: Genius Quotes, Talent Quotes

My definition [of a philosopher] is of a man up in a balloon, with his...

My definition [of a philosopher] is of a man up in a balloon, with his...

Gentlemen, be courteous to the old maids, no matter how poor and plain and prim,...

Gentlemen, be courteous to the old maids, no matter how poor and plain and prim,...

Far away there in the sunshine are my highest aspirations. I may not reach them,...

Far away there in the sunshine are my highest aspirations. I may not reach them,...

Help one another, is part of the religion of sisterhood.

Help one another, is part of the religion of sisterhood.

Housekeeping ain't no joke

Housekeeping ain't no joke

I'm not afraid of storms for I'm learning how to sail my ship.

I'm not afraid of storms for I'm learning how to sail my ship.

I believe that it is as much a right and duty for women to do...

I believe that it is as much a right and duty for women to do...

Help one another, is part of the religion of sisterhood.

Help one another, is part of the religion of sisterhood.

A faithful friend is a strong defense; And he that hath found him hath found...

A faithful friend is a strong defense; And he that hath found him hath found...

Shallow men believe in luck. Strong men believe in cause and effect.

Shallow men believe in luck. Strong men believe in cause and effect.

Live in terms of your strong points. Magnify them. Let your weaknesses shrivel up and...

Live in terms of your strong points. Magnify them. Let your weaknesses shrivel up and...

You become a worrier by practicing worry. You can become free of worry by practicing...

You become a worrier by practicing worry. You can become free of worry by practicing...

Dont let circumstances you cant control, control your happiness.

Dont let circumstances you cant control, control your happiness.

You can always take the easy way out & give up but real strength comes...

You can always take the easy way out & give up but real strength comes...

I smile and act like nothing is wrong, its called putting shit aside and being...

I smile and act like nothing is wrong, its called putting shit aside and being...

Tough times are like physical exercise. You may not like it while you are doing...

Tough times are like physical exercise. You may not like it while you are doing...

Everyone should carefully observe which way his heart draws him, and then choose that way...

Everyone should carefully observe which way his heart draws him, and then choose that way...

The depth and strength of a human character are defined by its moral reserves. People...

The depth and strength of a human character are defined by its moral reserves. People...

Choose rather to be strong of soul than strong of body.

Choose rather to be strong of soul than strong of body.

The worst kind of pain is when youre smiling just to stop the tears from...

The worst kind of pain is when youre smiling just to stop the tears from...