162.--The art of using moderate abilities to advantage wins praise, an… — Reflections; or Sentences and Moral Maxims

Reflections; or Sentences and Moral Maxims — François de La Rochefoucauld

162.--The art of using moderate abilities to advantage wins praise, and often acquires more reputation than real brilliancy.

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