Genius develops in quiet places, character out in the full current of human life

A talent can be cultivated in tranquility; a character only in the rushing stream of life.

Talents are nurtured best in solitude, But character on life's tempestuous seas!

Talent develops in quiet, alone; character is sharpened in the torrent of the world.

Character calls forth character.

Men show their character in nothing more clearly than by what they think laughable.

Talent develops in tranquillity, character in the full current of human life.

Talent develops in quiet, Character in the torrent of the world

What a mighty spirit in a narrow bosom. [Ger., Welch' hoher Geist in einer engen Brust.]