Randy Pausch Quotes

Having only wisdom and talent is the lowest tier of usefulness.

The future belongs to the competent. It belongs to those who are very, very good at what they do. It does not belong to the well meaning.

Ability will never catch up with the demand for it.

Skill is the unified force of experience, intellect and passion in their operation.

Every man loves what he is good at.

You could put all the talent I had into your left eye and still not suffer from impaired vision.

I think it now comes down to whether you have the skills or not.

Generally speaking, there is more wit than talent in the world. Society swarms with witty people who lack talent.

Everyone should be good at what they do.

It's always cool to meet people who can do things that you have no capacity to do.

I'd rather have a lot of talent and a little experience than a lot of experience and a little talent.

If I have the choice between experience and talent, I'm taking talent every time.

I know what I can bring to the table wherever it is.

Having a skill makes you undeniable.

It is one thing to have quality and another to be a great player.

Ultimately, it's your talent that counts.

You can never be too skilful.

Experience is often the most valuable thing you have to offer.

The talent of success is nothing more than doing what you can do, well.

Creativity is not a substitute for competence.

Competence was attractive.

Do the thing you're good at. Not many people are lucky enough to be so good at something.

Let every man practice the art that he knows best.

Not all who own a harp are harpers.

Genius is nothing more nor less than doing well what anyone can do badly.