Quote by Henry James

The only success worth one's powder was success in the line of one's idiosyncrasy... what was talent but the art of being completely whatever one happened to be?

The only success worth one's powder was success in the line

Summary

This quote suggests that the only worthwhile success is achieving success while staying true to one's individuality or unique characteristics. It implies that true talent is the ability to fully embrace and embody one's own nature and identity. In essence, being talented means being authentic and fully realizing and expressing one's own potential. Success, therefore, should not be measured by society's standards, but rather by how closely aligned it is with an individual's inherent qualities and personal peculiarities.

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By Henry James

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