Talent Quotes

One thing I've learned is that I'm not the owner of my talent; I'm the manager of it.

Self-discipline without talent can often achieve astounding results, whereas talent without self-discipline inevitably dooms itself to failure.

Any chance I had to get in front of people - amateur talent contests at movie houses like the Broadway, the president - I took.

My talent lies in the fact that I cannot touch a camera without expressing myself.

Where talent is a dwarf, self-esteem is a giant.

Obviously talent gets you to a certain point, but it's what you do with it, how you handle.

Everyone calls his son his son, whether he has talents or has not talents.

I don't think you need any kind of backing here in the industry. I think what you achieve in your life is the result of your own talent and hard work.

I only really cast people who are desperate to be in it - who were dying to be in it, whose talent I believed in and were dead ready to do the work that was necessary.

Something you consider bad may bring out your child's talents; something you consider good may stifle them.

You don't want to be victimized by your lesser talents.

Talent, I believe, is most likely to be found among nonconformists, dissenters, and rebels.

Real talent is a mystery, and people who've got it, know it.

I believe in myself. I believe in my vision, my life, my talent, my art. More than anyone. No one can take that away from me.

Each man has his own vocation; his talent is his call. There is one direction in which all space is open to him.

Good attitude is most important. Good talent is second.

Talent emerges over the course of a lifetime of reciprocal interactions between the developing brain and a stimulating environment.

He's probably the hardest-working guy I've been around who has great ability. Overachievers work hard because they have to. Peyton has rare talent, but chooses to push himself like he doesn't.

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

I built my talents on the shoulders of someone else's talent.

Everything is given by God. All talent, creativity, ability, insight, and strength comes from him. In our own strength we can do nothing.

Talent? What is talent but the ability to get away with something?

Thrift is care and scruple in the spending of one's means. It is not a virtue and it requires neither skill nor talent.

to maintain success, stamina is more important than talent. You have to learn to be a marathon runner.

The idea is to do out-of-the-box films that showcase my versatility and talent.

I dare affirm that any artist... who has nothing singular, eccentric, or at least reputed to be so, in his person, will never become a superior talent.

The persecution of genius fosters its influence.

Good character is more to be praised than outstanding talent.

Shun no toil to make yourself remarkable by some talent or other.

I don't consider myself to be a major talent, so the only solace I can take is to hope I'm growing.

Money can run out but talent is forever

We earth men have a talent for ruining big, beautiful things.

Benevolence alone will not make a teacher, nor will learning alone do it. The gift of teaching is a peculiar talent, and implies a need and a craving in the teacher himself.

Casanova, he had no money and no power, and according to some, he even was cute. But he had talent to live, and some literature talent. I love how he invented himself.

Talent without genius isn't much, but genius without talent is nothing whatsoever.

And whether you're drawn to gospel music or church music or honky-tonk music, it informs your character and it informs your talent.

Talented people almost always know full well the excellence that is in them.

Everyone has different talents, different styles and talents.

The depth of talent in Israel is just spectacular. I was very excited by it because when you cast in LA, you tend to see a lot of the same faces on lists for various parts.

I have put my talent into writing, my genius I have saved for living.

probably the greatest concentration of talent and genius in this house except for perhaps those times when Thomas Jefferson ate alone.

To win you must have talent and desire ­ but desire is first.

Assuming that his talent can survive the increasing strain, there is one scarcely avoidable danger that lies ahead of the pupil on his road to mastery.

I could throw a pass to a spot as well as anyone who ever lived - But that's a God-given talent. I could never stand back and flick the ball 60 yards downfield with my wrists like Dan Marino does.

I'd rather have a lot of talent and a little experience than a lot of experience and a little talent.

Concealed talent brings no reputation.

In this world people have to pay an extortionate price for any exceptional gift whatever.

Talent is a long patience, and originality an effort of will and intense observation.

if somebody doesn't have any talent, get off the stage! you're wasting my time.

We have the insight and the tools to identify and bring to fruition the dormant talent that our artists possess. Favored Nations will be branded as the home base for inspired musical talent.