A genius can't be forced; nor can you make an ape an alderman.

Quote by Thomas Somerville

Topics: Ability Quotes, Funny Quotes

The difference between one man and another is not mere ability - it is energy

The difference between one man and another is not mere ability - it is energy

Ability is of little account without opportunity.

Ability is of little account without opportunity.

No man's abilities are so remarkably shining as not to stand in need of a...

No man's abilities are so remarkably shining as not to stand in need of a...

Ability without honor is useless.

Ability without honor is useless.

The primary sign of a well-ordered mind is a man's ability to remain in one...

The primary sign of a well-ordered mind is a man's ability to remain in one...

When love and skill work together, expect a masterpiece.

When love and skill work together, expect a masterpiece.

Success is the maximum utilization of the ability that you have.

Success is the maximum utilization of the ability that you have.

Our emotional symptoms are precious sources of life and individuality.

Our emotional symptoms are precious sources of life and individuality.

I think all students start off with incredible ability and curiosity, and if they're given...

I think all students start off with incredible ability and curiosity, and if they're given...

Every man's ability may be strengthened or increased by culture

Every man's ability may be strengthened or increased by culture

Any intelligent fool can make things bigger, more complex, and more violent. It takes a...

Any intelligent fool can make things bigger, more complex, and more violent. It takes a...

It is not enough to have a good mind; the main thing is to use...

It is not enough to have a good mind; the main thing is to use...

Ability is the art of getting credit for all the home runs somebody else hits.

Ability is the art of getting credit for all the home runs somebody else hits.

No amount of ability is of the slightest avail without honor.

No amount of ability is of the slightest avail without honor.

If I were given the opportunity to present a gift to the next generation, it...

If I were given the opportunity to present a gift to the next generation, it...

'Tis skill, not strength, that governs a ship.

'Tis skill, not strength, that governs a ship.

Education is not the piling on of learning, information, data, facts, skills, or abilities -...

Education is not the piling on of learning, information, data, facts, skills, or abilities -...

Anybody with ability can play in the big leagues. But to be able to trick...

Anybody with ability can play in the big leagues. But to be able to trick...

Mr. Right's coming.. but he's in Africa and he's walking!

Mr. Right's coming.. but he's in Africa and he's walking!

Men of age object too much, consult too long, adventure too little, repent too soon,...

Men of age object too much, consult too long, adventure too little, repent too soon,...