The greatest thing by far is to be a master of metaphor; it is the one thing that cannot be learned from others; and it is also a sign of genius, since a good metaphor implies an intuitive perception of the similarity of the dissimilar.
Happiness is the utilization of one's talents along lines of excellence.
Those that deem politics beneath their dignity are doomed to be governed by those of lesser talents.
Nature does nothing in vain. Therefore, it is imperative for persons to act in accordance with their nature and develop their latent talents, in order to be content and complete.
Talent is culture with insolence.
