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Talents Quotes

Words on natural ability, virtue, and standing apart.

These quotes examine talent from several angles, from the idea of a natural aristocracy built on virtue and talent to nature itself as the master of genius. See more on ability in our Adversity quotes.

There is a natural aristocracy among men. The grounds of this are virtue and talents.

Thomas Jefferson

I would describe my dancing talents as incredibly deep.

Quotes by Taylor Phinney

James Salter has talents on the page we novelists would sell souls to the devil for.

Quotes by Sarah Hall

What I do not accept is the fact that so many people's talents were ripped off.

Quotes by Ruben Blades

About Quotes

I have no doubts about what my talents can do.

Quotes by Rajon Rondo

I hope that a lot of my mother's talents are shown in a lot of the work that I do.

Quotes by Prince Harry

I built my talents on the shoulders of someone else's talent.

Quotes by Michael Jordan

These are extremely talented actors who are all putting their talents into the Lost in Space movie.

Quotes by Mark Goddard

Now, everyone has their talents, but working with props is not one of mine.

Quotes by Lela Loren

Accept Quotes

Notable talents are not necessarily connected with discretion.

Quotes by Junius

Nature is the master of talents; genius is the master of nature.

Quotes by Josiah Gilbert Holland

I respect his talents, even as he does mine.

Quotes by Jayne Meadows

Adversity has the effect of eliciting talents, which in prosperous circumstances would have lain dormant.

Quotes by Horace

I don't have any special skills or any hidden talents. I don't.

Quotes by Hong Chau

Adversity Quotes

Ricky Steamboat was one of the premier talents to ever be in this business and was one of the very best to have ever stepped in the ring.

Quotes by Harley Race

I never underestimate my opponent, but I never underestimate my talents.

Quotes by Hale Irwin

Different rappers got different talents. It's like X-Men.

Quotes by Freddie Gibbs

I worship talents almost. I sinfully dare mourn that I possess them not.

Quotes by Dorothea Dix

Our opportunities to do good are our talents.

Quotes by Cotton Mather

Best Quotes

No man can discover his own talents.

Quotes by Brendan Behan

Frequently Asked Questions

What do these Talents quotes cover?
They range from serious reflections on virtue and natural ability to lighter, more personal comments about specific talents like dancing. Together they offer a broad view of how people talk about giftedness.
Why do people search for talent quotes?
People look for talent quotes to recognize someone's ability, motivate themselves, or find language that captures the idea of natural gifts versus effort.
Is there a quote connecting talent to virtue?
Yes, one states that a natural aristocracy among men rests on the grounds of virtue and talents, tying ability to character rather than status alone.
Do any quotes suggest talent and discretion are separate?
One notes that notable talents are not necessarily connected with discretion, a reminder that ability and good judgment don't always go together.
Is nature described as a source of talent here?
Yes, one quote calls nature the master of talents and genius the master of nature, framing natural ability as something inherited rather than manufactured.

One lighter entry describes dancing talent as "incredibly deep," a reminder that talent quotes range from philosophical to self-deprecating. For general inspiration, browse About quotes.