"Clear your mind of can’t." Solon’s timeless advice sets the tone for every act of ability—begin by believing you can. These quotes celebrate optimism, effort, and the boldness to begin.✨

I will not be concerned at other men not knowing me; I will be concerned at my own want of ability. ~ Confucius

Each of us has capacities. The real trick is knowing the machinery of the boat in which you are crossing the channel. ~ Joseph Campbell

Ability is a wonderful thing, but its value is greatly enhanced by dependability. ~ Robert Heinlein

Natural abilities are like natural plants, that need pruning by study. ~ Francis Bacon

From each according to his abilities, to each according to his needs. ~ Karl Marx

The height of ability consists in a thorough knowledge of the real value of things. ~ François de La Rochefoucauld

The problem with doing something right the first time is that nobody appreciates how difficult it was. ~ Walt West

No matter how good you are at something, there’s always about a million people better than you. ~ Homer J. Simpson

Make a true estimate of your own ability, then raise it ten percent. ~ Norman Vincent Peale

God does not ask your ability or your inability. He asks only your availability. ~ Mary Kay Ash

Instinct is untaught ability. ~ Alexander Bain

Love what you do. Get good at it. ~ Jon Stewart

A good boss makes his people realize they have more ability than they think. ~ Charles Erwin Wilson