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Whenever a youth is ascertained to possess talents meriting an education which his parents cannot afford, he should be carried forward at the public expense. ↗

— James Madison

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Timing and arrogance are decisive factors in the successful use of talent. ↗

— Marya Mannes

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Sure, the home-field is an advantage - but so is having a lot of talent. ↗

— Dan Marino

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To busy oneself with what is futile when one can do something useful, to attend to what is simple when one has the mettle to attempt what is difficult, is to strip talent of its dignity. ↗

— Jose Marti

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The talent of a true writer and poet is in the ear. ↗

— Bryant H. McGill

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Use those talents you have. You will make it. You will give joy to the world. Take this tip from nature: The woods would be a very silent place if no birds sang except those who sang best. ↗

— Bernard Meltzer

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I'll pat myself on the back and admit I have talent. Beyond that, I just happened to be in the right place at the right time. ↗

— Ethel Merman

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In football as in watchmaking, talent and elegance mean nothing without rigour and precision. ↗

— Lionel Messi

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I've been very well remunerated for my talents over the years so I really don't need the public's money. ↗

— George Michael

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This is what I learned: that everybody is talented, original and has something important to say. ↗

— Brenda Ueland

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