There is something that is much more scarce, something rarer than ability. It is the ability to recognize ability.
Acting on a good idea is better than just having a good idea.
Asking the right questions takes as much skill as giving the right answers.
The search for someone to blame is always successful.
Delegating work works, provided the one delegating works, too.
Hard work without talent is a shame, but talent without hard work is a tragedy.
No one can be right all of the time, but it helps to be right most of the time.
Time spent on hiring is time well spent.