Quotes about Aptitude

Genius is born-not paid

Your talents determine what you should do; your character, where you end up.

Running taught me valuable lessons. In cross-country competition, training counted more than intrinsic ability, and I could compensate for a lack of natural aptitude with diligence and discipline. I applied this in everything I did. Even as a student, I saw many young men who had great natural ability, but who did not have the self-discipline and patience to build on their endowment.

To say a compliment well is a high art and few possess it.

The fingers must be educated the thumb is born knowing.

Each man has an aptitude born with him. Do your work.

If there is anything that a man can do well, I say let him do it. Give him a chance.

There is nothing that saps one's confidence as the knowing how to do a thing

There is no substitute for talent. Industry and all its virtues are of no avail.

But Jesus said, "Not everyone is mature enough to live a married life. It requires a certain aptitude and grace. Marriage isn't for everyone. Some, from birth seemingly, never give marriage a thought. Others never get asked—or accepted. And some decide not to get married for kingdom reasons. But if you're capable of growing into the largeness of marriage, do it." (Matthew 19:11-12 The Message, emphasis added)

Your attitude, more than your aptitude, will determine your altitude.

If you want to tap into your discernment potential, work in your areas of strength.