_____ without discipline is like an octopus on roller skates

• A. H. Jackson Brown
• B. John Maxwell
• C. Martin Luther King Jr.
• D. Fred Smith

Answer: (A)

Discipline is the bridge between talent and real achievement. The line “Talent without discipline is like an octopus on roller skates” conveys that natural ability alone won’t reach its potential without structure, practice, and self-control. This exact quote is commonly attributed to H. Jackson Brown Jr., a writer known for inspirational sayings, which is why he fits best among the options. The other names—John Maxwell (leadership author), Martin Luther King Jr. (civil rights leader), and Fred Smith (FedEx founder)—are associated with different themes and do not originate this quotation. So the best answer is H. Jackson Brown Jr.