Ill habits gather unseen degrees, as brooks make rivers, rivers run to seas. John Dryden brookdegreegather Change image and share on social
Talent is a faculty that is highly developed, but genius commands all the faculties. Francis Herbert Hedge commanddevelopfaculty Change image and share on social
Many people, including some conservatives, have been very impressed with how brainy the president and his advisers are. But that is not quite as reassuring as it might seem. Thomas Sowell adviserbrainyconservative Change image and share on social
The brainy class is made up of individuals who think for themselves and beyond formal education are continuous learners who tend to be self-taught. Maximillian Degenerez brainyclasscontinuous Change image and share on social
Rough diamonds may sometimes be mistaken for worthless pebbles. Thomas Browne diamondmistakepebble Change image and share on social
We all have ability. The difference is how we use it. Charlotte Whitton abilitydifference Change image and share on social
Men can starve from a lack of self-realization as much as they can from a lack of bread. Richard Wright breadlackman Change image and share on social
'I don't need brains,' says the billionaire contemptuously. 'I'm brainy enough myself!' The broker cries out in desperation, 'What, in heaven's name, do you want?' 'Goodness,' is the answer. Konrad Lorenz answerbillionairebrain Change image and share on social
It is one thing to praise discipline, and another to submit to it. Miguel de Cervantes disciplinepraisesubmit Change image and share on social
You cannot push any one up a ladder unless he be willing to climb a little himself. Andrew Carnegie climbladderpush Change image and share on social