'Tis skill not strength that governs a ship.

A dwarf is small even if he stands on a mountain; a colossus keeps his height, even if he stands in a well. [Lat., Parvus pumilio, licet in monte constiterit; colossus magnitudinem suam servabit, etiam si steterit in puteo.]

A Dwarfe on a Gyants shoulder sees further of the two. [A dwarf on a giant's shoulder sees farther of the two.]

A man dies still if he has done nothing, as one who has done much.

A man must not deny his manifest abilities, for that is to evade his obligations.

A Traveller at Sparta, standing long upon one leg, said to a Lacedaemonian, 'I do not believe you can do as much.' 'True,' said he. 'but every goose can.'

Ability hits the mark where presumption overshoots and diffidence falls short.

Ability is of little account without opportunity.

Ability is the art of getting credit for all the home runs somebody else hits.

Ability wins us the esteem of the true men; luck, that of the people.