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Conceit spoils the finest genius. There is not much danger that real talent or goodness will be overlooked long; even if it is, the consciousness of possessing and using it well should satisfy one, and the great charm of all power is modesty.
Phillip Adams, Writer (1939) |
Eric Carr, Musician (1950) |
Lisa Nicole Carson, Actress (1969) |
Lord Edward Cecil, Soldier (1867) |
George Eastman, Inventor (1854) |
Ron Fairly, Athlete (1938) |
Robert Fisk, Journalist (1946) |
Tim Gane, Musician (1964) |
Gareth Gates, Musician (1984) |
Oscar Hammerstein, Writer (1895) |
Ray Stannard Baker, Journalist (1946) |
Benny Carter, Musician (2003) |
Desiderius Erasmus, Philosopher (1536) |
L. Wolfe Gilbert, Musician (1970) |
Alexander Hamilton, Politician (1804) |