Robin was an outstanding, extraordinary talent - brilliant, incisive in debate, of incredible skill and persuasive power,

He was a man of outstanding talent.

To use a man for what he is naturally best fitted is to keep him, if one can, from apostasy and dissatisfaction. At the same time, life's temptations come most often from that for which one has the greatest aptitude.

Power without principle is barren, but principle without power is futile. This is a party of government, and I will lead it as a party of government.

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

It would seem that you have no useful skill or talent whatsoever,' he said. 'Have you thought of going into teaching?