Talent is a spring from which fresh water is constantly flowing. But this spring loses its value if it is not used in the right way.

Talent is that which is in a man's power; genius is that in whose power a man is.

Talent is a gift which God has given us secretly, and which we reveal without perceiving it.

They who lack talent expect things to happen without effort. They ascribe failure to a lack of inspiration or ability, or to misfortune, rather than to insufficient application. At the core of every true talent there is an awareness of the difficulties inherent in any achievement, and the confidence that persistence and patience something worthwhile will be realized. Thus talent is a species of vigor. (Eric Hoffer 1902-1983)

Talent comes from God. If you have been given some, then value it, cultivate it, work and develop it.

There is a difference between skill and talent. Master the skill to allow the talent out.

The talent of success is nothing more than doing what you can do well, and doing well whatever you do without thought of fame. If it comes at all it will come because it is deserved, not because it is sought after.

Talent is a universal gift, but it takes a lot of courage to use it. Don't be afraid to be the best.

Talent is a long patience, and originality an effort of will and intense observation.

Talent is a gift, but character is a choice.

Artistic talent is a gift from God and whoever discovers it in himself has a certain obligation: to know that he cannot waste this talent, but must develop it.

Beyond imagination and insight, the most important component of talent is perseverance — the will to write and rewrite in pursuit of perfection. Therefore, when inspiration sparks the desire to write, the artist immediately asks: Is this idea so fascinating, so rich in possibility, that I want to spend months, perhaps years, of my life in pursuit of its fulfillment? Is this concept so exciting that I will get up each morning with the hunger to write? Will this inspiration compel me to sacrifice all of life's other pleasures in my quest to perfect its telling? If the answer is no, find another idea. Talent and time are a writer's only assets. Why give your life to an idea that's not worth your life?

Talent , will , genius are natural phenomena like the lake , the volcano , the mountain , the wind , the star , the cloud .

When one has talent, everything contributes to its development.