“Talent attracts capital more effectively than capital attracts talent.”

“Gestures, in love, are incomparably more attractive, effective and valuable than words.”

“Sometimes, to ensure that a talented individual will work for you, or will stay working with you, you need to be flexible. Money is not always the great motivator here. Talented people want a good salary, of course, but surprisingly often they are more attracted to new opportunities and challenges.”

“Artistic talent is far more common than the talent to nurture artistic talent.”

“The use of talent is far more important than the possession of talent.”

“For a girl, appearance can be a powerful form of oppression. No matter how intelligent a girl may be, no matter her many talents, these attributes are not easily discerned. Brains and talent will never stand up against a girl who is clearly physically attractive.”