I have always, however, found it good policy to be friendly with men of scientific ability.

It was imperative to fill his place with a man of ability and influence.

I know you are a man of courage and ability, ready for anything.

We have the laws now and the men and women of ability.

He was considered by his associates a man of very great ability.

Franco: This brother is a man of ability, popular among his men.

He was a man of great energy, ability and ruthlessness.

We need a man of serious purpose, unmatched experience, knowledge and ability.

A man of much force and ability, I assure you.

He was a man of ability and left an 'honorable' record.