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

“Men don't need linguistic talent; they just need courage and words.”

“Life can be wonderful if you're not afraid of it. All it takes is courage, imagination… and a little dough”

“It takes a lot of courage to show your dreams to someone else”

“Anyone with a normal brain has the capacity to do almost anything, but when one has special gifts or talents (and everyone has) and takes advantage of and develops these talents – that person is likely to excel.”

“Talent is a gift, but character is a choice.”

“Makes sense to me. Sometimes starting over is exactly what a person needs. And I think it's admirable. A lot of people don't have the courage it takes to do something like that.”

“A lot of people are afraid to say what they want. That's why they don't get what they want.”

“Genius is talent set on fire by courage.”

“The world is filled with smart, talented, educated and gifted people. We meet them every day. They are all around us.”