The War on Drugs employs millions - politicians bureaucrats policemen and now the military - that probably couldn't find a place for their dubious talents in a free market unless they were to sell pencils from a tin cup on street corners.

Michael Palin decided to give up on his considerable comedy talents to make those dreadfully tedious travel shows. Have you ever tried to watch one?

Balance peace and joy are the fruit of a successful life. It starts with recognizing your talents and finding ways to serve others by using them.

Nature is the master of talents genius is the master of nature.

I've been very well remunerated for my talents over the years so I really don't need the public's money.

There is a natural aristocracy among men. The grounds of this are virtue and talents.

I do not think that marriage is one of my talents. I've been much happier unmarried than married.

Only the really plain people know about love - the very fascinating ones try so hard to create an impression that they soon exhaust their talents.

I know of no single formula for success. But over the years I have observed that some attributes of leadership are universal and are often about finding ways of encouraging people to combine their efforts their talents their insights their enthusiasm and their inspiration to work together.

I think one of the keys to leadership is recognizing that everybody has gifts and talents. A good leader will learn how to harness those gifts toward the same goal.