“Men famed for wit, of dangerous talents vain, Treat those of common parts with proud disdain; The powers that wisdom would, improving, hide, They blaze abroad, with inconsid'rate pride; While yet but mere probationers for fame, They seize the honor they should then disclaim: Honor so hurried to the light must fade, The lasting laurels nourish in the shade.” MenShouldLightCommonTalentDangerousPrideProudHonorFameTreatsMereRateWitVainLastingShadeFadesImprovingDisdainLaurels Book:The Poetical Works of Crabbe, Heber, and Pollok: Complete in One Volume Source: The Poetical Works of Crabbe, Heber, and Pollok: Complete in One Volume
“Strive, while improving your one talent, to enrich your whole capital as a man. It is in this way that you escape from the wretched narrow-mindedness which is the characteristic of every one who cultivates his specialty alone.” MenWayWholeStudyTalentStriveCharacteristicsImprovingWretchedSpecialtyNarrow Mindedness Author:Edward Bulwer-Lytton, 1st Baron Lytton
“We're proud of the work we're doing to make Chicago a great city for people of all ages. Nothing's more important than keeping in mind the needs of older adults - and how valuable a role they play in improving the city, based on their amazing collective talent and wisdom.” PeopleNeedsMindImportantPlayAgeCitiesRolesTalentProudAdultsValuableCollectivesChicagoImprovingGreat CitiesOlder Adults Author:Rahm Emanuel
“(You know) you're improving from fight to fight (when you can) showcase your talents against greater opponents every time.” KnowsFightingGreaterTalentOpponentsImprovingShowcase Author:Celestino Caballero
“By giving every child a fair start, we are improving our collective future, including the private sector's ability to find talent in a very competitive global marketplace.” GivingChildrenAbilityTalentFairsIncludingCollectivesImprovingMarketplacePrivate Sector Author:Shakira