1,149 Quotes About Skills

  • Author Vincent Nichols
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    We're losing social skills, the human interaction skills, how to read a person's mood, to read their body language, how to be patient until the moment is right to make or press a point. Too much exclusive use of electronic information dehumanises what is a very, very important part of community life and living together.

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  • Author Bob Odenkirk
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    Being comedic is a skill, because there is a fine line where the context is important. And being dramatic is just being honest and real in that moment.

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  • Author Georgia O'Keeffe
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    Before I put brush to canvas, I question, 'Is this mine? ...Is it influenced by some idea which I have acquired from some man? ...I am trying with all my skill to do a painting that is all of women, as well as all of me.

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  • Author John Boyle O'Reilly
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    Our life a harp is, with unnumbered strings, And tones and symphonies; but our poor skill Some shallow notes from its great music brings.

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  • Author Mary Pope Osborne
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    It's difficult to choose between these art forms. Iconography is entirely different from the style of the 15th century masters, who were experts in foreshortening and perspective. The technical skill and visual effects of painters like Uccello have to be admired. They achieved a level of artistry that has never been surpassed, in my opinion.

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  • Author Ovid
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    Seeking is all very well, but holding requires greater talent: Seeking involves some luck; now the demand is for skill.

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  • Author Paul Oakenfold
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    Let their music skill speak for [itself]. If they are producing good tracks and are resonating with their fans, or even gaining new fans, then that's great.

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