Talent QuotesTalent quotes address two aspects of our talents: the fact that we all have some, and the idea that talent without action is worthless. Jesus, the master teacher of love, has harsh words for those who bury their talents. They are precious gifts meant to be used in ways that bless the world. Many famous authors speak of the joy and fulfillment which comes from using our unique talents and gifts in life. I particularly love this quote by Henry Van Dyke, “Use what talents you possess; the woods would be very silent if no birds sang there except those that sang best.” Judge not your talents. Express them confidently. Those feelings need to flow. Don’t keep them locked up inside because you doubt your talent or originality. Know, without a doubt, you have something important to say. Your contribution will be lost if you do not share what you feel compelled to share. For more inspiration and encouragement, visit the Risk quote page, as well as Self-Expression and Self-Esteem. For one-on-one coaching, contact Marta@JoyofQuotes.com I believe talent is like electricity. We don’t understand electricity. We use it. Maya Angelou God's gifts put man's best dreams to shame. Elizabeth Barrett Your talent is God’s gift to you. What you do with it is your gift back to God. Leo Bascaglia Life is not about discovering our talents; it is about pushing our talents to the limit and discovering our genius. Robert Brault I believe that life is a journey, often difficult and sometimes incredibly cruel, but we are well equipped for it if only we tap into our talents and gifts and allow them to blossom. Les Brown Everyone has a purpose in life…a unique gift or special talent to give to others. And when we blend this unique talent with service to others, we experience the ecstasy and exultation of our own spirit, which is the ultimate goal of all goals. Deepak Chopra Nothing in this world can take the place of persistence. Talent will not; nothing is more common than unsuccessful people with talent. Genius will not; unrewarded genius is almost a proverb. Education will not; the world is full of educated derelicts. Persistence and determination alone are omnipotent. Calvin Coolidge Creative thinking is not a talent, it is a skill that can be learned. It empowers people by adding strength to their natural abilities which improves teamwork, productivity and, where appropriate, profits. Edward de Bono Unhappiness is best defined as the difference between our talents and our expectations. Edward de Bono The gift of fantasy has meant more to me than my talent for absorbing positive knowledge. Albert Einstein I have no special talents. I am only passionately curious. Albert Einstein Imagination is not a talent of some men but is the health of every man. Ralph Waldo Emerson It is a happy talent to know how to play. Ralph Waldo Emerson At one time I thought the most important thing was talent. I think now that the young man or the young woman must possess or teach himself, training himself, in infinite patience, which is to try and to try until it comes right. He must train himself in ruthless intolerance--that is to throw away anything that is false no matter how much he might love that page or that paragraph. The most important thing is insight, that is to be--curious--to wonder, to mull, and to muse why it is that man does what he does, and if you have that, then I don't think the talent makes much difference, whether you've got it or not. William Faulkner Hide not your talents. They for use were made. What’s a sundial in the shade? Benjamin Franklin True happiness involves the full use of one’s power and talents. John W. Gardner You have to set goals that are almost out of reach. If you set a goal that is attainable without much work or thought, you are stuck with something below your true talent and potential. Steve Garvey The person born with a talent they are meant to use will find their greatest happiness in using it. Johann Wolfgang von Goethe More important than talent, strength, or knowledge is the ability to laugh at yourself and enjoy the pursuit of your dreams. Amy Grant Happiness is a how; not a want. A talent, not an object. Hermann Hesse If you bring forth what is within you, what you bring forth will save you. If you do not bring forth what is within you, what you do not bring forth will destroy you. Jesus (The Gospel of Thomas/Gnostic Gospels) Everyone has talent. What is rare is the courage to follow the talent to the dark place where it leads. Erica Jong The true American dream not only provides the freedom to use your gifts and talents to achieve your highest goal but also gives you the freedom to fulfill your purpose in life. You are meant to work in ways that suit you, drawing on your natural talents and gifts. This work, when you find it and commit to it -- even if only as a hobby -- is the key to happiness. Dennis Kimbro Talent is cheaper than table salt. What separates the talented individual from the successful one is a lot of hard work. Stephen King Balance, peace, and joy are the fruit of a successful life. It starts with recognizing your talents and finding ways to serve others by using them. Thomas Kinkade There is a fountain of youth: it is your mind, your talents, the creativity you bring to your life and the lives of people you love. When you learn to tap this source, you will truly have defeated age. Sophia Loren Use those talents you have. You will make it. You will give joy to the world. Take this tip from nature: The woods would be a very silent place if no birds sang except those who sang best. Bernard Meltzer If I have ever made any valuable discoveries, it has been owing more to patient attention, than any other talent. Isaac Newton The innovation point is the pivotal moment when talented and motivated people seek the opportunity to act on their ideas and dreams. W. Arthur Porter Talent is a question of quantity. Talent does ont write one page; it writes three hundred. Jules Renard I don’t have a lot of respect for talent. Talent is genetic. It’s what you do with it that counts. Martin Ritt The higher your energy level, the more efficient your body. The more efficient your body, the better you feel and the more you will use your talent to produce outstanding results. Tony Robbins It is our choices...that show what we truly are, far more than our abilities. J. K. Rowling Everyone has unique gifts and talents. What you love is what you're gifted at. To be completely happy, to live a completely fulfilled life, you have to do what you love. Barbara Sher Everybody has a strength to share. If we can tap into that – if people can find ways to contribute whatever their particular unique talent or gift is, then, that really can change the world. Bill Shore A great deal of talent is lost to the world for want of a little courage. Every day sends to their graves obscure men whose timidity prevented them from making a first effort. Sydney Smith Talent is always conscious of its own abundance and does not object to sharing. Alexander Solzhenitsyn Your most precious, valued possessions and your greatest powers are invisible and intangible. No one can take them. You, and you alone, can give them. You will receive abundance for your giving. W. Clement Stone Use what talents you possess; the woods would be very silent if no birds sang there except those that sang best. Henry Van Dyke Talent is helpful in writing, but guts are absolutely necessary. Jessamyn West Put your talent into your work, but your genius into your life. Oscar Wilde Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness, that most frightens us. We ask ourselves, who am I to be brilliant, gorgeous, talented and fabulous? Actually, who are you not to be? You are a child of God. Your playing small does not serve the world. There’s nothing enlightened about shrinking so that other people won’t feel insecure around you. We are all meant to shine, as children do. We were born to make manifest the glory of God that is within us. It’s not just in some of us; it’s in everyone. And as we let our own light shine, we unconsciously give other people permission to do the same. As we’re liberated from our own fear, our presence automatically liberates others. Marianne Williamson Success means we go to sleep at night knowing that our talents and abilities were used in a way that served others. 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