Famous quotes containing the word talent:
“Children’s talent to endure stems from their ignorance of alternatives.”
—Maya Angelou (b. 1928)
“As to what we call the masses, and common men;Mthere are no common men. All men are at last of a size; and true art is only possible, on the conviction that every talent has its apotheosis somewhere. Fair play, and an open field, and freshest laurels to all who have won them!”
—Ralph Waldo Emerson (1803–1882)
“Worried about being a dull fellow? You might develop your talent for being irritating.”
—Mason Cooley (b. 1927)