Quotes About Skill

Every male in the world thinks he's an excellent driver. Every copper who's ever had to pick an eyeball out of a puddle knows that most of them are kidding themselves.

I released the fireball and there was a muffled thump from behind the target. A wisp of smoke curled up towards the ceiling. Behind me Molly sniggered. We did an hour of practice, at the end of which I was capable of flinging a fireball down the range at the dizzying speed of a bumblebee who'd met his pollen quota and was taking a moment to enjoy the view.

I'm about five inches from being an outstanding golfer. That's the distance my left ear is from my right.

You achieve because you're lucky to work with people who are very talented.

Up to a considerable point, as I see it, there's nothing difficult about golf, nothing. I see no reason, truly, why the average golfer, if he goes about it intelligently, shouldn't play in the 70s

For a good poet's made, as well as born.

A good poet's made as well as born.

It takes a lot of effort to make something look effortless

When talking about writing, I often use the analogy of archaeology. There are these great tunes all around. Your skill as a musician allows you to pick them out without breaking them.

and they took pride in their professionalism and expertise.

I didn't always agree with Sheila's views, but I had to admire her political talent.

whatever you become be good at it

The eye of a master will do more work than his hand.

263. As a Desperate Game needs an able Gamester, so Consideration often would prevent, what the best skill in the World Cannot Recover.

The eye of a master will do more work than both his hands';

An expert is a person who avoids small error as he sweeps on to the grand fallacy.

A musician is a juggler who uses harmonies instead of oranges.

A jazz musician is a juggler who uses harmonies instead of oranges.

I like to play the lute full-bloodedly, with passion, as well as with delicacy and, I hope, refinement.

If I get on the golf course, my basketball game is a direct reflection of how many rounds of golf I can get. So, the more rounds of golf, the better I play.

Hand-eye coordination and reflexes is something I work on more than anything.

I was doing all these hand exercises, trying to move things like other kids, catch things like other kids, and change my reflexes, and I guess I just didn't stop. That's why if somebody says to me, 'Can I learn this?' I will say, 'Probably, if you can get the psychology right.'

I don't regard myself as a cracking good climber. I'm just strong in the back. I have a lot of enthusiasm, and I'm good on ice.

The employee is regarded by the employer merely in the light of his value as an operative. His productive capacity alone is taken into account.