The artist is nothing without the gift, but the gift is nothing without work. (Emile Zola)

I think ‘Hail to the Chief’ has a nice ring to it. (John F. Kennedywhen asked what is his favorite song)

I have nothing to declare except my genius. (Oscar Wildeupon arriving at U.S. customs 1882)

Talent does what it can; genius does what it must. (Edward George Bulwer-Lytton)

A friendship founded on business is better than a business founded on friendship. (John D. Rockefeller)