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I know of no more encouraging fact than the unquestionable ability of man to
elevate his life by conscious endeavor.
Henry David Thoreau
1817-1862, American Essayist, Poet, Naturalist
He is the best sailor who can steer within fewest points of the wind, and exact
a motive power out of the greatest obstacles.
Henry David Thoreau
God does not ask about our ability, but our availability.
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All endeavor calls for the ability to tramp the last mile, shape the last plan,
endure the last hours toil. The fight to the finish spirit is the
one...characteristic we must posses if we are to face the future as finishers.
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Wicked people are always surprised to find ability in those that are good.
Marquis De Vauvenargues
1715-1747, French Moralist
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They are able because they think they are able.
Virgil
c. 70 - 19 BC, Roman Poet
The world cares very little about what a man or woman knows; it is what a man or
woman is able to do that counts.
Booker T. Washington
1856-1915, American Black Leader and Educator
Whatever women do they must do twice as well as men to be thought half as good.
Luckily, this is not difficult.
Charlotte Whitton
We all have ability. The difference is how we use it.
Stevie Wonder
1950-, American Musician, Singer, Songwriter, Producer
Ability may get you to the top, but it takes character to keep you there.
John Wooden
1910-, American Basketball Coach
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