Ability Quote by Leon Gambetta Download Open image “Great ability without discretion comes almost invariably to a tragic end” — Leon Gambetta ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 4.7 out of 5 (8 ratings) Copy quoteShare Ability Discretion Ends Tragic
There is no talent so useful toward rising in the world, or which puts men more out of the reach of fortune, than that… — Jonathan Swift Copy Share Image
For a human character to reveal truly exceptional qualities, one must have the good fortune to be able to observe its performance over many… — Jean Giono Copy Share Image
Discretion is the perfection of reason, and a guide to us in all the duties of life; cunning is a kind of instinct, that… — Jean de la Bruyere Copy Share Image
It is a tragic paradox that the very qualities that have led to man's extraordinary capacity for success are also those most likely to… — Anthony Storr Copy Share Image
Those who have the most cunning affect all their lives to condemn cunning; that they may make use of it on some great occasion,… — Francois de La Rochefoucauld Copy Share Image
A man with great talents, but void of discretion, is like Polyphemus in the fable, strong and blind, endued with an irresistible force, which… — Joseph Addison Copy Share Image
The most brilliant qualities become useless when they are not sustained by force of character. — Louis-Philippe I of France Copy Share Image
“Greatness is not something predetermined, predestined, or carved into your fate by forces beyond your control. Greatness is always in the moment of the… — Jeff Olson Copy Share Image
What is often called exceptional ability is nothing more than persistent endeavor. — Pauli Murray Copy Share Image
I don't think there's a direct correlation between my sexuality and my skiing ability. But I think because I was so concerned about it… — Gus Kenworthy Copy Share Image
Ambition drives you on, ability certainly helps, but the fickle finger of fate and luck are great things. — Fergus Henderson Copy Share Image
The ability of the gospel to unite us on common strengths and common truths is one of the great miracles . . . of the gospel. — Jeffrey R. Holland Copy Share Image
Maybe law enforcement would like the ability to turn on the camera on your Mac. — Tim Cook Copy Share Image
I've seen guys come along with more ability - they've been faster or bigger or stronger - but they never worked hard to develop… — Steve Largent Copy Share Image
The youth of India has the strength to move the entire World with a click of a mouse, we have generated that ability! — Narendra Modi Copy Share Image
Time hath not yet so dried this blood of mine, Nor age so eat up my invention, Nor fortune made such havoc of my… — William Shakespeare Copy Share Image
An absolutely necessary part of a writer's equipment, almost as necessary as talent, is the ability to stand up under punishment, both the punishment… — Irwin Shaw Copy Share Image
I'd be more frightened by not using whatever abilities I'd been given. I'd be more frightened by procrastination and laziness. — Denzel Washington Copy Share Image
Bring into captivity every thought to the obedience of Christ. Take what I cannot give: my heart, body, thoughts, time, abilities, money, health, strength,… — Elizabeth Prentiss Copy Share Image
Balance is the ability to be happy in the midst of the most chaotic or even boring or transient circumstance. — Frederick Lenz Copy Share Image
