"We are always more anxious to be distinguished for a talent which we do not possess, than to be praised for the fifteen which we do possess."

-- Mark Twain

#Musical Quotes #Fifteen Quotes #Talent Quotes

“But where, after all, would be the poetry of the sea were there no wild waves?”

Source : Joshua Slocum, Applewood Books (CRT) (2006). “Sailing Alone Around the World”, p.193, Applewood Books
“What we see in the outer is but a reflection of the inner, because we surround ourselves with a picture of our own beliefs. In other words, we manifest in general what we seriously think and believe. So if we want to find out what our habitual thinking is like, we have but to look around us and ask ourselves what we really see.”

Source : Emmet Fox (1952). “Stake your claim”, Harpercollins
“I studied, I met with medical doctors, scientists, and Iâ€™m here to tell you that the way to a more productive, more inspired, more joyful life is: getting enough sleep.”
“Whether via social media or in person, building your relationships is a long-term process, and the ultimate goal is to strengthen your network one person at a time.”

Source : "The Power of 'No'” by Raymond J. Arroyo, www.huffingtonpost.com. July 9, 2012.
“Despite a large body of work in films, TV, theatre and concerts, I am viewed by many as a Jewish artist. I do not resent the label, except for the fact that I disapprove of labels in general.”
“Make sure that the career you choose is one you enjoy. If you don't enjoy what you're doing, it will be difficult to give the extra time, effort, and devotion it takes to be a success. If it is a career that you find fun and enjoyable, then you will do whatever it takes. You will give freely of your time and effort and you will not feel that you are making a sacrifice in order to be a success.”
“Solemn Australians think that an interest in design is a superficial and trivial interest. This is actually an improvement, they used to think it effeminate and vaguely immoral.”

Source : Robin Boyd, Australian Broadcasting Commission (1967). “Artificial Australia”
“Joy gives us wings! In times of joy our strength is more vital, our intellect keener, and our understanding less clouded. We seem better able to cope with the world and to find our sphere of influence.”

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