An idea isn’t worth much until a man is found who has the energy and ability to make it work.
The wisdom of the wise and the experience of the ages is preserved into perpetuity by a nation’s proverbs, fables, folk sayings and quotations.
Temporary success can be achieved in spite of lack of other fundamental qualities, but no advancements can be maintained without hard work.
That they may have a little peace, even the best dogs are compelled to snarl occasionally.