Natural abilities are like natural plants; they need pruning by study.
Red Auerbach
Natural ability without education has more often raised a man to glory and virtue than education without natural ability.
Marcus Aurelius
I've always had a fascination with making your own music but never have been skilled enough to play the instrument, so to be able to make music... →
Avicii
Frankly I've never really subscribed to these adjectives tagging me as an 'icon', 'superstar', etc. I've always thought of... →
Amitabh Bachchan
I have a very high opinion of Steve King and his ability, so I would encourage him to consider any position for higher office.
Michele Bachmann
Studies serve for delight, for ornaments, and for ability.
Francis Bacon
The ability to manage large assets well - it's like being Michael Jordan or winning the gold in the Olympics; it's what you aspire to.
Louis Bacon
I don't feel like I need to preach to the world or nothing like that. I just feel like I share what I say, and if listeners get it, they get it.... →
Erykah Badu
I consider my musical ability to be a gift from the Creator. It's not that I try to work hard or nothing like that, it's a gift, it was given... →
A constitutional statesman is in general a man of common opinions and uncommon abilities.
Walter Bagehot