Sydney Smith on Confidence
A great deal of talent is lost to the world for want of a little courage. Every day sends to their graves obscure men whose timidity prevented them from making a first effort.
Sydney Smith on Talent
Whatever you are by nature, keep to it; never desert your line of talent. Be what nature intended you for and you will succeed.
Sydney Smith on Silence
He had occasional flashes of silence, that made his conversation perfectly delightful.