Ability Quote by Lowell Thomas

Every man may speak truly, but to speak methodically, prudently, and fully is a talent that few men have.

— Michel de Montaigne

Everyone may speak truly, but to speak logically, prudently, and adequately is a talent few possess.

— Michel De Montaigne

The ability to speak is a short cut to distinction. It puts a man in the limelight, raises him head and shoulders above the…

— Lowell Thomas

Every man speaks and writes with intent to be understood; and it can seldom happen but he that understands himself, might convey his notions…

— Samuel Johnson

He who thinks much says but little in proportion to his thoughts. He selects that language which will convey his ideas in the most…

— Washington Irving

No one can speak well, unless he thoroughly understands his subject.

— Anonymous

It is fit for a man to know his own abilities and weaknesses, and not think himself obliged to imitate all that he thinks…

— Robert Boyle

It is not enough that a man has clearness of vision, and reliance on sincerity, he must also have the art of expression, or…

— George Henry Lewes

When a man's talk is commonplace and his writings uncommon, it means that his talent lies in the place from which he borrows it,…

— Michel De Montaigne

He who speaks without modesty will find it difficult to make his words good.

— Confucius

The ability to speak exactly is intimately related to the ability to know exactly.

— Wendell Berry

Every man supposes himself not to be fully understood or appreciated.

— Ralph Waldo Emerson