Talent Quotes · Page 119

Having the talent and having the right mindset together can make you unstoppable.

— Ruben Dias

Talent and genius operate outside the rules, and theory conflicts with practice.

— Carl von Clausewitz

I go by the gut. I might not appear to have any talent but I've got plenty of gut instinct.

— Haruki Murakami

“There is no set time for a skill to be attained. Each skill is required uniquely at a certain time and from…

— Mitta Xinindlu

If you're not the hero of your talent story, you simply become a player in one you didn't choose.

— Anonymous

I always had a group of friends who were funny, and we'd do sketches for the talent show.

— Heidi Gardner

To be a successful businessman, you must have remarkable talents; and if you have such talents, why waste them on business?

— Yisroel Salanter

Persons with a talent who never practice excellence are the worst enemies of themselves.

— Nelly Mazloum

Conceit spoils the finest genius. There is not much danger that real talent or goodness will be overlooked long; even if it…

— Louisa May Alcott

For generations, America has served as a beacon of hope and freedom for those outside her borders, and as a land of…

— Spencer Bachus

I'm crazy excited to be performing at the MTV Brand new 2017 showcase! MTV has always been about showcasing new talent, and…

— Stefflon Don

I think when you add a layer of competition, I think that adds something to it as well. It's also fun to…

— Dan Cutforth

But I don't think I have any particular talent for prediction, because when you have three or four elements in hand, you…

— Antonio Tabucchi

“But sometimes, talent isn't worth shit. There are tons of talentless people out there making zillions of dollars. And unfortunately, an equal…

— Tiffanie DeBartolo, How To Kill A Rock Star

Directing is like guitar playing. That's a unique mind-set and talent, unto itself. I like the idea of putting everything together to…

— Slash

When I played in the IPL in 2008 for Rajasthan Royals, it was a good platform for me to showcase my talent…

— Ravindra Jadeja

I was very proud to hear that my friend Andre Johnson was like, 'Man, I'm going back to school.' I was so…

— Ed Reed

“What I know is that billions of people have walked this earth, and billions more will. The vast majority are born without…

— Sonya Hartnett

“Everything passes through the eyes of top bureaucrats who closely watch to ensure that no intruder can enter their ranks and disrupt…

— Dejan Stojanovic

They say in that book (Keneally's Schindler's List) that I gave the Jews the food in their mouths. I never had time…

— Emilie Schindler

They would say this when we were in school and I was like, 'I don't really believe you,' but people are watching…

— Rachel Sennott

I hold it to be one of the distinguishing excellences of elective over hereditary successions that the talents which nature has provided…

— Thomas Jefferson

I did make 'Stone Cold' Steve Austin the Million Dollar Champion on Raw. You know I saw the talent in Steve and…

— Ted DiBiase Sr

I've been really lucky because I've managed to become wonderful friends with a handful of very talented British designers. Christopher Kane has…

— Laura Carmichael

The audience has reacted well to my comic timing. But, I also have other aspects to my acting talent.

— Kartik Aaryan

There is nothing so terrible as the pursuit of art by those who have no talent.

— W. Somerset Maugham

My father always said, 'The saddest thing in life is wasted talent.'

— Chazz Palminteri

There is a need for new talent in the industry but newcomers don't know whom to approach and how. Social media has…

— Vijay Antony

Spotting talent is one of the essential elements of great leadership.

— David McCullough

“You can go with an empty pocket and come back heavily loaded if you allow your passion to escort you!”

— Israelmore Ayivor

Artistic talent is far more common than the talent to nurture artistic talent.

— Stephen King

What separates great athletes from mediocre ones isn't only talent and training - it's also how well they can handle discomfort.

— Laird Hamilton

My dear Smollett ... disgraces his talent by writing those stupid romances called history.

— Mary Wortley Montagu

“the Creative Economy is driven by the logic that seeks to fully harness—and no longer waste—human resources and talent.”

— Richard Florida

“At least no one on the Gryffindor team had to buy their way in! They got in on pure talent!”

— J.K. Rowling

We've done 'Britain's Got Talent' and we work well with Simon Cowell and have done for years.

— Ant McPartlin

I hope that subsidised theatres continue to be rewarded for the wonder of talent they provide to this industry, on stage and…

— Marianne Elliott

Demonstrate talent, said Grandmother often to me, and you will still be loved by a husband when beauty has faded.

— Martine Leavitt

I had this talent for these stupid little teenage songs. I just couldn't get anyone to sing my songs, so I had…

— Paul Anka

God gave me these things for a reason, not just talent on the field, but other opportunities to be a light to…

— Trevor Lawrence