Really great talent finds its greatest happiness in execution.
People in their right minds never take pride in their talents.
On account of the stupidity of some people, or (if talent be a more respectable word), on account of their talent for misconception.
Mediocrity knows nothing higher than itself; but talent instantly recognizes genius.
Artistic talent is far more common than the talent to nurture artistic talent. Any parent with a hard hand can crush it, but to nurture it is much more difficult.
A man of talent will strive for money and reputation; but the spring that moves genius to the production of its works is not as easy to name.
