A great deal of talent is lost to the world for want of a little courage. Every day sends to their graves obscure men whose timidity prevented them from making a first effort.

Sydney Smith (1771-1845) English clergyman, essayist, wit
Elementary Sketches of Moral Philosophy, Lecture IX (1850)

Lectures at the Royal Institution (1804-1806)
Added on 20-Jul-07 | Last updated 20-Jul-07
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