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Quotes About Competence

I wouldn't say I'm the best, she said, but I can't think of anyone better, I have to say.
~ Terry Pratchett
Teaching is an art that can be learned; learning from a teacher is an art that can be learned; anyone who tries--and we all try--can gain a certain competence in teaching; but a real teacher, now---he has a talent. He has a gift like a fine artist or musician or sculptor. Oh, we think highly of teachers, and of teaching. Teaching is part of loving, you know
~ Theodore Sturgeon
I know that I'm a decent actor, but it's another thing to be in a scene with Jon Hamm and hold your own.
~ Jessica Pare
I am not insecure about being a journalist.
~ Tucker Carlson
I am a better journalist than I am a businessman.
~ Andrew Neil
In a meritocracy, actors who act well get good roles. They don't get to be journalists, too - a job that, in a meritocracy, should go to those who do journalism well.
~ George Packer
People should judge me for what I've done in 25 years. I'm not a rookie in F1.
~ Mattia Binotto
The acting is better when you know your material is being judged.
~ Bob Newhart
I think the only thing you should be judged on is your performance in whatever field you happen to be in.
~ John Barnes
To people who don't take women's cricket seriously, I'd say: just watch a game first, and then make your judgement.
~ Isa Guha
We should let people elect judges based on their experience and ability to do the job, not which party they pick.
~ Roy Cooper
You are just your intelligence.
~ Kalpana Chawla
Just because you're not famous, doesn't mean you're not good.
~ Laura Linney
I think we're just one of those bands that we know what we do best.
~ Angus Young
I'm not a keeper who hasn't shown his ability.
~ Loris Karius
Kevin Dunn is great at what he does.
~ Diamond Dallas Page
I'd like to think there's a lot more to my game than just free kicks.
~ Harry Wilson
If I say I'm the best actor for the part, I mean it and I'm not kidding.
~ James Woods
It's just always been a knack for me to play defense.
~ Edwin Jackson
On any given day, I know on any given day I can beat anyone else and knock out anyone else out.
~ Roy Nelson
You let a guy take care of business. You leave him in a space. You don't want to run up to him and say, Yo, man, you can do this. You can knock this free throw down.' You just let a guy do what he does.
~ Paul Millsap
There is a deep sense of satisfaction in knowing that you know how to do your job and can go on to the next film with confidence.
~ Sudha Kongara
I had an instinct before and maybe now I don't have that instinct as much as knowing what to do, what shots to hit, where to place the ball, things like that.
~ Jennifer Capriati
I'm very knowledgeable of the challenges before me.
~ Cory Booker