Ability Quotes

5560 Ability quotes by 3394 unique authors

In my generation, there was a single girl given the strength and skill to fight the spread of darkness...but in your generation, there are nearly… — Joss Whedon
There are things that are so serious that you can only joke about them. — Werner Heisenberg
In any event, parents never underestimated the abilities of their own children. Quite the reverse. Sometimes it was well nigh impossible for a teacher to… — Roald Dahl
Fantasy is escapism, but wait... Why is this wrong? What are you escaping from, and where are you escaping to? Is the story opening windows… — Terry Pratchett
if something is perfect, then there is nothing left,there is no for imagination, no place left for a person to gain additional knowledge or abilities — Tite Kubo
Really, Watson, you excel yourself," said Holmes, pushing back his chair and lighting a cigarette. "I am bound to say that in all the accounts… — Arthur Conan Doyle
There are no limits to what you can create for you, because your ability to think is unlimited! But you cannot create other people's lives… — Rhonda Byrne
For every man in the world functions to the best of his ability, and no one does less than his best, no matter what he… — John Steinbeck
Genius: the ability to prolong one's childhood. — H. L. Mencken
Magic, if that was the right word, often rises and falls on your own belief in your abilities. I've seen very powerful people completely crippled… — Laurell K. Hamilton
Reading fiction is important. It is a vital means of imagining a life other than our own, which in turn makes us more empathetic beings.… — Ann Patchett
I have always believed that scientific research is another domain where a form of optimism is essential to success: I have yet to meet a… — Daniel Kahneman
Do you think the ability to sleep in counts as a special skill?” I asked Dad, trying to sound torn over the decision. “Yes, list… — Kiera Cass
But the memories that hang heaviest are the easiest to recall. They hold in their creases the ability to change one's life, organically, forever. Even… — Julie Gregory
I don't want to have to earn love by giving up my ability to make decisions that determine how I live. — Eloisa James
If I didn't work as hard as I could, then I think it would be a bit like saying, 'God, thanks for giving me this… — Tim Tebow
Your ability to shape your destiny is directly proportional to your belief that it is a matter of will and determination--however much or little that… — James A. Owen
What happens when we acknowledge the sovereignty and power of God without trusting in His goodness and faithfulness? A pitcher who saw God's power behind… — Michael Lewis
Whereas modern cynicism brought despair about the ability of the human species to realize laudable ideals, postmodern cynicism doesn't — not because it's optimistic, but… — Robert Wright
The hurt affects your ability to go forward. — Deb Caletti
Honest unaffected distrust of human abilities under all circumstances is the surest sign of strength of mind. — Georg C. Lichtenberg
The ability to make fire at will. It allowed us light to see in the darkness, warmth against the cold, a tool to cook our… — Patrick Ness
Fortunately, God made all varieties of people with a wide variety of interests and abilities. He has called people of every race and color who… — Charles R. Swindoll
To be "in Christ" is to place one's trust in Him for salvation from sin. To be "in Christ" is to trust His goodness, not… — Charles R. Swindoll
Cleanse my heart... Give me the ability to rage correctly — Joe Orton

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