Who said talent will get you in the door but character will keep you in the room?

So this quotation by John Wooden aka the “Wizard of Westwood”, “Ability may get you to the top, but it takes character to keep you there” means just having a skill or talent is not enough to stay successful.

Who said Ability may get you to the top but it takes character to keep you there?

Stevie Wonder Quotes Ability may get you to the top, but it takes character to keep you there.

What is the saying about talent?

Talent Quotes

• “Talent hits a target no one else can hit.
• “Believe in yourself.
• “Everyone has talent.
• “When I stand before God at the end of my life, I would hope that I would not have a single bit of talent left, and could say, ‘I used everything you gave me.”
• “You are unique.

What is a true test of character?

The true test of character is if you do the right thing when nobody is looking. I have always enjoyed this quote because it is easy to do the right thing while others are looking. But the true test of character is if doing the right thing is automatic whether someone is looking or not.

How do you compliment a talented person in one word?

Here we go:

1. That was amazing!
2. I can’t imagine all the work that you must have put into that!
3. Beautiful! How did you learn to do that?
4. I would love to learn how to do that, but I’m not willing to invest the time you did.
5. What a beautiful pay-off for all that hard work!
6. Congratulations!
7. I’m so impressed!
8. Wow!

How do you compliment a talented person?

Most of the time this is achievable only after many months and years of work, and a dash of talent.

1. You are really good at this!
2. This is amazing/incredible/phenomenal/marvelous/etc.!
3. You are an expert at this!
4. If you taught this, I would sign up!
5. You are so skilled; you really know what you are doing!

Who we are when no one is watching?

“The true test of a man’s character is what he does when no one is watching.” This famous quote from former UCLA basketball coach John Wooden rings true, but how many of us actually live it? My friends would tell you I’m a pretty good person.

What did Abraham Lincoln say about character?

A popular phrase about testing a man’s character has been misattributed to the 16th president of the United States, Abraham Lincoln. “Nearly all men can stand adversity, but if you want to test a man’s character, give him power,” the alleged quote reads.

How do you compliment someones talent?

How do you say very talented?

most talented

1. accomplished.
2. adept.
3. brilliant.
4. capable.
5. intelligent.
6. proficient.
7. skilled.
8. smart.

How do you compliment a talented artist?

Some Compliments That You Can Use Instead!

1. You are such a great artist! [works every time!]
2. I really love your art!
3. Your art is so cool!
4. Great job!
5. You have put a lot of work into this piece and it has paid off!
6. Congratulations!
7. You are awesome!
8. This art could step on me and I’d thank them for it.

What is it called when you do the right thing when no one is looking?

Integrity: Doing the right thing, even when no one is watching.