You don't have to boast for work that speaks for itself.

One work of genius is better than a thousand works of talent.

Calm skies don't make skillful eagles.

A fish that is afraid of drowning in a river is ignorant of its gifts.

Passion takes you to the mountain foot; talent takes you to the mountaintop; brilliance takes you to the sky; genius takes you to the stars.

Luck appears when you are working towards it, not looking for it.